Strategic Planner (CENTCOM)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Strategic Policy Analyst to support Department of Defense missions at USCENTCOM in Tampa, FL. The role involves high-level analysis, strategic planning, and coordination with military and civilian partners. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years with Bachelor's, 1+ year with Master's, or 7+ years with high school diploma.
• Must possess and maintain active TS-SCI clearance.
• Writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Identify long-term objectives and strategic plans for military headquarters.
• Monitor strategic issues affecting growth and operations.
• Analyze regional and national policies impacting military strategy.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

A Strategic Policy Analyst is sought to support Department of Defense missions atUSCENTCOM in Tampa, FL. This role involves strategic and operational planning, high-level analysis, and coordination with military and civilian partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify long-term objectives and strategic plans for military headquarters or major divisions.
• Monitor internal and external strategic issues affecting growth, effectiveness, and operations.
• Analyze regional and national-level policies impacting military strategy in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Develop and maintain strategic and operational plans, including profitability and productivity assessments.
• Prepare briefings and strategic documents for senior military and civilian leadership.
• Coordinate operational reviews, resource allocations, and organizational structures.
• Build and maintain professional relationships to support planning and event synchronization with partner organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 3+ years with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or
  • 1+ year with a Master’s degree in a related field, or
  • 7+ years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an activeTS-SCIclearance.
• Writing Sample: Required.

Compensation

Salary Range: $100K-$150K depending on experience

Full Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k

PTO and Holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a major command, combatant command, or service-level headquarters (USCENTCOM AOR experience preferred).
• J5 experience is highly desired, particularly in strategic planning, policy development, and interagency coordination.
• Ability to synthesize discussions into strategic documents such as talking points and information papers.
• Proficiency in developing briefing materials and strategic communications for senior leadership.
• Familiarity with national security documents (e.g., National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, National Military Strategy, Unified Command Plan).
• Strong research and analytical skills.