Strategic Planner/Analyst

CALIBRE Systems Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

CALIBRE Systems Inc. in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Strategic Planner/Analyst to support the National Guard Bureau J8. The role focuses on Joint Strategic Planning System, reviews of plans, GFM products, and development of strategic documents and briefings.

On-site at the Pentagon or Temple Army Readiness Center with limited telework. Core duties include analyzing equities for National Guard forces, preparing staff recommendations, and coordinating with NGB JS and Department of War.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Current Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI
• Proven analytical and strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task across concurrent initiatives
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Advanced proficiency with SharePoint, MS Teams and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Support NGB J8 engagement and participation in the review and development of strategic documents, plans, GFM products, concepts, wargames, and analysis.
• Assist in assessing issues, providing timely information, and developing recommendations for NGB leaders.
• Support developing and responding to formal staffing actions via ETMS2 and assist in staffing and finalizing senior leader correspondence and written military advice.
• Collaborate with staff across the NGB JS and Department of War to maintain relationships and anticipate requirements for NGB senior leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

SharePoint

MS Teams

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Strategic Planner/Analyst 5569

CALIBRE is an employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is seeking an individual who will support missions of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) J8. The analyst will possess expertise with the documents and processes encompassed by the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), to include the review and development of strategic documents, review of plans, global force management (GFM), and Joint Force Design, Development and Experimentation. Experience within the strategic analysis community of interest also highly preferred. The analyst will participate in analysis and formulation of advice and assist in preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, and project deliverables. This is an on-site position, with opportunity for limited situational telework. Work to be performed at the Pentagon, or alternatively, the Herbert R. Temple Army Readiness Center in Arlington, VA.

Tasks include

• Support NGB J8 engagement and participation in the review and development of strategic documents, plans, GFM products, concepts, wargames, and analysis. Assess equities and implications for the National Guard forces, capabilities, and resourcing.
• Assist in assessing issues, providing timely information, and developing recommendations for NGB leaders in support of their participation in senior leader forums.
• Support developing and responding to formal staffing actions via ETMS2. Assist in developing, staffing, and finalizing NGB senior leader correspondence and written military advice.
• Collaborate with staff across the NGB JS and Department of War to develop or maintain relationships that aid in situational awareness and knowledge of NGB missions and anticipate requirements in support of NGB senior leaders.

• U.S. Citizen
• Current Top Secret clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Must possess proven analytical and strong organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task across concurrent initiatives
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Advanced proficiency with groupware applications (e.g., SharePoint, MS Teams) and the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint., etc.).
• Must be able to travel

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in DOW tasking systems (e.g. CATMS, ETMS2)
• 4 – 6 years of experience working within the senior defense organizations (Services, Combatant Commands, Reserve Components, Joint Staff, National Guard Bureau Joint Staff, or Office of the Secretary of War) supporting engagements and development of documents related to processes in the job description.Joint experience a plus.
• Experience working with the State NG-JFHQs, NGB ARNG, NGB ANG and NGB JS preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Master's Degree preferred.
• Graduate of CGSC or ILE if former military officer, commensurate Professional Military Education if former military Warrant, Enlisted or Civil Service.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Full-Time/Regular

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.