Strategic Planning Lead, National Guard & DoD Policy

Vectrona, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Vectrona, LLC is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to support National Guard Bureau J5 J Plans Division. The role intersects national strategy, joint planning, risk assessment, and senior leader decision making.

The position requires translating complex guidance into actionable recommendations for senior leaders, shaping how National Guard equities are integrated into planning, and influencing current operations and future missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or related field.
• 8+ years of joint planning, policy development, or strategic analysis in a DoD environment.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of planning inputs for Joint Strategic Planning System and risk assessment.
• Support integration of National Guard equities into DoD campaign plans and strategic documents.
• Draft and coordinate CNGB planning guidance, strategic assessments, and policy papers.
• Conduct research and provide strategic analysis on homeland defense and interagency coordination.
• Represent J5-J in working groups and engagements with OSD, Joint Staff, CCMDs, and state entities.
• Develop MODA-based decision support tools and visualizations for leadership review.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to knowledge management.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Executive briefing

Written communication

Mentor junior analysts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Studies/Political Science/International Relations

Active U.S. Secret clearance

Tools

JSPS

JSCP

GEF

NMS planning frameworks

Job description

Vectrona, LLC is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to support National Guard Bureau J5 J Plans Division. The role intersects national strategy, joint planning, risk assessment, and senior leader decision making.

The position requires translating complex guidance into actionable recommendations for senior leaders, shaping how National Guard equities are integrated into planning, and influencing current operations and future missions.