Senior Strategy Analyst – National Guard/J5 (Onsite Arlington)

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

ITA International is seeking a Joint Strategy Analyst to support the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia. The role is onsite with limited telework, requiring a Top Secret security clearance and over a decade of military or equivalent civilian experience.

You will craft strategy documents, brief senior leaders, and coordinate with interagency partners to advance national defense planning. The position emphasizes analytical rigor, national security policy, and strategic planning, with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required; Senior Service College or equivalent fellowship is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years’ Military or Civilian experience in the Army, Air Force, National Guard, or other military service is required.
• Five+ years’ experience in researching/developing analysis for Joint Strategic Planning System products and briefing senior officials.
• Familiarity with National Guard roles, homeland security, and DoD directives is preferred.
• Demonstrated professional oral, written, and analytic skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and analysis to National Guard Bureau Senior Leaders on national strategic issues.
• Develop National Guard Strategy, Strategic Plan, and National Guard Strategic Estimate documents.
• Draft information papers, executive summaries, and briefings for National Guard Senior Leaders at high levels.
• Coordinate with interagency stakeholders to advance National Guard equities.
• Travel less than 5% (up to 54 states and territories if required).

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance (Top Secret)

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

ITA International is seeking a Joint Strategy Analyst to support the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia. The role is onsite with limited telework, requiring a Top Secret security clearance and over a decade of military or equivalent civilian experience.

You will craft strategy documents, brief senior leaders, and coordinate with interagency partners to advance national defense planning. The position emphasizes analytical rigor, national security policy, and strategic planning, with