Strategic Analyst (Policy)

IQ Sig; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Gym membership discounts

Volunteer PTO

Generous PTO

Job summary

IQ Sig, LLC seeks a Strategic Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations & Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)) within the Strategy, Policy, and Future Concepts Directorate. You'll help develop policy, coordinate governance processes, and manage documentation supporting SO/LIC programs across force design and employment.

Requirements include 3+ years of strategic analysis in a military HQ at the 2-star level or higher, U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic analysis experience in a military command/headquarters at the 2-star level or higher.
• U.S. citizen and possess an active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. economics, operations research, systems engineering, data analytics, national security studies, military history, public policy/administration, international relations)
• At least one year of program and/or project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and analysis of DoW policy, guidance, strategy, and plans.
• Support the administrative program management lifecycle of planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting SO/LIC governance fora and staff working groups.
• Support the development, analysis, staff coordination, editorial review, management, and storage of written issuances, MOAs/MOUs, reports, and documents.
• Support the development, review, analysis, and coordination of SOF/joint concepts and wargames.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to contribute to development and execution of analysis of studies and strategic assessments; prepare and present study findings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Policy development

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

Strategic Analyst will work within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations & Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)), to support the Office of the Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO) in conducting policy and guidance planning, analysis, program management, assessment, and oversight support of special operations forces (SOF) organize, train and equip efforts spanning force design, development, and employment. The incumbent will work within the Strategy, Policy, and Future Concepts Directorate.

What you'll do

• Support development and analysis of Department of War (DoW) policy, guidance, strategy, and plans.
• Support the administrative program management lifecycle of planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting SO/LIC governance fora (senior leader councils and boards) and staff working groups.
• Support the development, analysis, staff coordination, editorial review, management, and storage of written issuances, MOAs/MOUs, reports, and documents.
• Support the development, review, analysis, and coordination of SOF/joint concepts and wargames.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to contribute to development and execution of analysis of studies and strategic assessments; prepare and present study findings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related strategic analysis experience (J5/G5) within a military command/headquarters at the 2-star level or higher.
• U.S. citizen and possess an active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. economics, operations research, systems engineering, data analytics, national security studies, military history, public policy/administration, international relations)
• At least one year of program and/or project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. economics, operations research, systems engineering, data analytics, national security studies, history (military concentration), public policy/administration, or international relations)
• Professional Military Education at the JPME II level or higher.
• Familiarity with DoW force development and design processes and efforts, the Joint Strategic Planning System, developing military strategies, joint concepts, and wargames.
• Experience serving in a Military Department’s Secretariat and/or Service-level Staff.

This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package.

We believe great talent comes from many backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, consistent with all applicable laws.

Our team provides superior services, solutions and subject matter expertise to solve our customer's most challenging requirements in cyber, land, air, sea and space. We believe in empowering our employees to deliver exceptional results across our federal, state and private sector clients. We are values-led and mission driven. We can't wait to work with you!

The pay range for this role is:

150,000 - 180,000 USD per year (The Pentagon)