Senior Program Analyst – Future Operations with Security Clearance

Graham Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Graham Technologies seeks an experienced Senior Program Analyst - Future Operations to support the National Guard Bureau's Domestic Operations mission. The role focuses on future operational planning, mission coordination, and readiness initiatives to help the Guard prepare for domestic emergencies.

You will collaborate with military and civilian leaders to analyze requirements, develop plans and briefings, and prepare recommendations to support informed decision-making and effective response

Qualifications

• Experience in military operations, operational planning, or a related DoD or Federal mission.
• Understanding of military planning processes and mission readiness.
• Experience developing operational plans, reports, or leadership briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage priorities.
• On-site work in Arlington, Virginia.
• Active Top Secret clearance, subject to customer requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant military or Federal experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support future operations planning, coordination, and analysis for National Guard domestic operations.
• Develop and review operational plans, briefings, reports, and decision-support materials.
• Analyze emerging mission requirements, risks, resource needs, and readiness considerations.
• Assist with planning for DSCA, emergency response, and other domestic missions.
• Coordinate with National Guard directorates, military organizations, Federal agencies, and mission partners.
• Support planning meetings, exercises, and readiness activities.
• Track planning milestones, action items, and deliverables.
• Identify challenges and propose solutions to improve mission preparedness.
• Prepare executive summaries, information papers, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support contingency planning, operational assessments, and after-action reviews.

Skills

Military operations

Operational planning

DoD/Federal experience

Analytical thinking

Verbal/written communication

Stakeholder coordination

On-site in Arlington

Security clearance TS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Program Analyst - Future Operations to support the National Guard Bureau's Domestic Operations mission. This position supports future operational planning, mission coordination, and readiness initiatives that help the National Guard prepare for and respond to domestic emergencies and evolving operational requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in military operations, operational planning, and working with Department of Defense (DoD) or National Guard organizations. This individual will collaborate with military and civilian leadership to analyze mission requirements, develop plans, coordinate operational activities, and prepare recommendations that support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support future operations planning, coordination, and analysis for National Guard domestic operations.
• Develop and review operational plans, briefings, reports, and decision-support materials.
• Analyze emerging mission requirements, operational risks, resource needs, and readiness considerations.
• Assist with planning for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), emergency response, and other domestic missions.
• Coordinate with National Guard directorates, military organizations, Federal agencies, and mission partners.
• Support operational planning meetings, working groups, exercises, and readiness activities.
• Track operational requirements, planning milestones, action items, and deliverables.
• Identify potential challenges and recommend solutions to improve mission preparedness.
• Prepare executive summaries, information papers, and presentations for senior military and civilian leadership.
• Support contingency planning, operational assessments, and after-action reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in military operations, operational planning, program analysis, or a related DoD or Federal mission.
• Understanding of military planning processes, operational coordination, and mission readiness.
• Experience developing operational plans, analytical reports, or leadership briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
• Active Top Secret security clearance, subject to final customer requirements.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant military, operational planning, or Federal experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard, or DoD operational planning organizations.
• Background in J3/J5 operations, future operations, or contingency planning.
• Familiarity with DSCA, domestic emergency response, or interagency coordination.
• Experience developing operational plans, orders, concepts of operations (CONOPS), or courses of action (COAs).
• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
• Experience supporting military exercises, readiness assessments, and operational working groups.

Compensation

At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity. Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation-not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives.

Benefits

• Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
• Flexible Schedules
• Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training

Why Graham Technologies? Our core values define who we are:

• Value our Customers
• Care about our Employees
• Passionate about Innovation
• Believe in a Strong Work Ethic
• Rely on Teamwork
• Integrity Matters Founded in 2007, GTech is a consulting services firm passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs and maximize the value of their investments. We achieve this by providing top-notch professionals across the IT industry. Our team embodies integrity, commitment, and reliability, which are at the heart of everything we do. We are also dedicated to fostering a culture of support for our employees-the lifeblood of our business. At Graham Technologies, we've built a family-oriented environment where team members are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, pursue their passions, and grow professionally through flexible schedules, continued education, and a strong sense of community.