Senior Strategic Planner & Policy Lead - National Security

Vectrona; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectrona, LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Strategic Planner and Policy Lead to support the National Guard Bureau J5 J Plans Division at the intersection of national strategy, joint planning, risk assessment, and senior leader decision making.

The work requires interpreting complex strategic guidance, identifying implications for the National Guard, challenging assumptions, evaluating risk, and translating analysis into clear recommendations for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in joint planning, policy development, or strategic analysis in a DoD environment.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• JPME I or II, SAMS, or equivalent joint planning certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of NGB planning inputs into the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) and Chairman’s Risk Assessment
• Support integration of National Guard equities into DoD campaign plans, functional plans, and strategic documents
• Draft and coordinate CNGB planning guidance, strategic assessments, and policy position papers
• Conduct research and provide strategic analysis on homeland defense, warfighting, and interagency coordination issues
• Represent J5-J in working groups, planning conferences, and engagements with OSD, Joint Staff, CCMDs, and state entities
• Develop MODA-based decision support tools and visualizations for leadership review
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to internal knowledge management

Skills

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Executive briefings

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Studies/Political Science/International Relations

Job description

Vectrona, LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Strategic Planner and Policy Lead to support the National Guard Bureau J5 J Plans Division at the intersection of national strategy, joint planning, risk assessment, and senior leader decision making.

The work requires interpreting complex strategic guidance, identifying implications for the National Guard, challenging assumptions, evaluating risk, and translating analysis into clear recommendations for senior leaders.