Sr. Strategic Analyst

STI-TEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings – 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Sr Strategic Analyst to provide analytical support services to the Army National Guard. The role requires expertise in strategic planning, engagement with stakeholders, and the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively. Candidates must have a Secret Security Clearance and at least two years of relevant experience. STI-TEC offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical coverage and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• In-depth understanding of the National Guard preferred.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual development of the Army National Guard Support Plan.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Government regarding ARNG policy.
• Support the development of the Army National Guard's Implementation of Army Campaign Plan.

Skills

Strong writing and document editing skills

Above-average quantitative analytical skills

Education

2 years NGB-ARNG Staff experience

US Military Senior Service College Graduate

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast‑growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

Provides the knowledge and expertise in a specific subject, business area, or technical area for a project or program. Defines procedures or standards, using the knowledge of what the right or best way to execute a task would be, and recommends procedural improvements. Develops performance objectives and determines acceptable performance levels. Comprehends the language, terms, and jargon in the area of expertise; and understands required knowledge needed to determine effective decision‑making, being able to describe where inconsistencies, irregularities, or flaws may occur.

The Sr Strategic Analyst will provide institutional analytical support services to the Army National Guard Staff of the National Guard Bureau located in Temple Army National Guard Redness Center, Arlington, VA, to support the Strategic, Plans Policy, and Force Management (ARNG‑G5) Directorate with staff analysis, research, and strategic documentation. Along with implementing the Director Army National Guard (DARNG) initiatives, the Strategic Planning Analyst will engage with key stakeholders, including the Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and Department of Defense (DoD), to implement strategic policies, plans, and processes.

Essential Job Function

• Lead the annual development of the Army National Guard Support Plan (ARNG‑SP) to the Army Planning Guidance (APG)
• Review, assess, and advise in the staffing of the ARNG Commanders Program Assessment (CPA), and present recommendations to the government regarding ARNG goals that shall become the foundation for short, medium and long‑range planning.
• Conduct a review and summary of each element of The Army Plan within 30 days of being published.
• Prepare and present recurring and non‑recurring reports/presentations to the Government concerning matters related to ARNG strategic planning, ARNG policy, and implementation of DARNG initiatives.
• Support the SPI Division in the development of complementary Army planning and guidance documents for the ARNG G5 to understand the Army Plan (TAP).
• Provide direct support to the ARNG G‑5 as needed to coordinate and implement key Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and DoD strategic policies, plans, processes, and transformation efforts vital to the future roles and missions of the ARNG with entities above and below the Directorate.
• Support the development of the Army National Guard’s Implementation of the Army Campaign Plan (ACP) Army Plan – ARNG (TAP‑G).
• Support the SPZ in creating, editing, socializing, and staffing ARNG documents that support the ACP.
• Provide subject‑matter expert analysis executive summaries of meetings and briefings of all minutes of all Planning Programming, Budgeting, Execution System (PPBES) or related meetings for SPI.
• Conduct General Officer level presentations regularly.
• Draft several 1‑to‑2‑page information papers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• In‑depth understanding of the National Guard (Preferably the ARNG).
• At least 2 years NGB‑ARNG Staff experience (Waiver‑able if applicant has extensive overall ARNG or HQDA experience).
• HQDA Staff experience (Waiver‑able if applicant has extensive similar type experience).
• Demonstrated strong writing and document editing skills.
• Moderate or greater familiarity with DOD’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) with emphasis on how Army Planning informs Army Programming.
• Above‑average quantitative analytical skills (Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA)) would be ideal.
• Good with a job that will only permit 15% telework and requires candidate to live in the general area.

Desired Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience on either: HQs DA Staff; Army Secretariat Staff; or OSD.
• School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) Graduate.
• Military Operations Specialty – 49A or 59A.
• U.S. Military Senior Service College Graduate.

STI‑TEC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short‑term/long‑term disability coverage
• Retirement savings – 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI‑TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI‑TEC is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HR@sti‑tec.com or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.