Strategic Policy Analyst — National Guard & DoD (TS)

Vectrona, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectrona, a mission-driven systems and operations company, seeks a senior policy analyst to support National Guard strategic planning and policy translation. This role focuses on turning complex guidance into clear implications for senior leaders and coordination with DoD planning frameworks.

ASAP start for a full-time on-site position in Arlington, VA, with top-secret clearance required and involvement with classified information. Strong writing and briefing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic policy analysis, defense planning, or intelligence analysis.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of complex documents into concise insights.
• Familiarity with major DoD strategy documents (NDS, NMS, UCP, JSCP).
• Excellent written communication for information papers and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth reviews of strategic documents (NDS, NMS, UCP, JSCP)
• Assess updates to DoD publications for impact on National Guard roles
• Track think tank, academic, and policy events relevant to the Guard
• Draft information papers and executive summaries on policy changes
• Contribute to briefing materials for CNGB and senior leadership
• Support strategic planning groups with analytic input
• Maintain awareness of classified and unclassified strategy developments

Skills

Strategic policy analysis

Defense planning

Intelligence analysis

Policy synthesis

Written briefing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in National Security Studies

Master’s degree in Strategic Studies

Tools

SIPR/NIPR access

Job description

Vectrona, a mission-driven systems and operations company, seeks a senior policy analyst to support National Guard strategic planning and policy translation. This role focuses on turning complex guidance into clear implications for senior leaders and coordination with DoD planning frameworks.

ASAP start for a full-time on-site position in Arlington, VA, with top-secret clearance required and involvement with classified information. Strong writing and briefing skills are essential.