Strategic Policy & Planning Lead

Clark Creative Solutions, LLC; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Clark Creative Solutions, LLC supports National Guard Bureau stakeholders by delivering decision-ready analyses and senior-level briefings. The Senior Strategic Analyst role emphasizes concise policy impact analyses and strategic planning aligned with JSPS rhythms and tasking.

Our team focuses on warfighting, peacetime international activities, and federal/state homeland security missions for the NG/NGB, providing senior-level summaries and guidance to leaders.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS in a relevant discipline (preferred fields include political science / defense studies).
• Experience: 10–12 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, executive-level products and communicate analysis to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, analyze, develop, and communicate strategies, plans, and policies affecting the NG/NGB.
• Develop, promulgate, and implement NGB strategy, planning guidance, and policy related to current and future plans.
• Review JSPS documents and produce senior-consumable analytical outputs.
• Assist in developing and implementing policy, strategy, concepts, and plans related to warfighting and homeland security and civil support missions.
• Produce quantified JSPS/policy impact analyses and two-page decision summaries to support leadership decisions.

Education

BA/BS in a relevant discipline (preferred fields include political science / defense studies)

MA/MS in a relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Clark Creative Solutions, LLC supports National Guard Bureau stakeholders by delivering decision-ready analyses and senior-level briefings. The Senior Strategic Analyst role emphasizes concise policy impact analyses and strategic planning aligned with JSPS rhythms and tasking.

Our team focuses on warfighting, peacetime international activities, and federal/state homeland security missions for the NG/NGB, providing senior-level summaries and guidance to leaders.