Strategy Analyst

NextGen Federal Systems; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent federal systems organization in O'Fallon, Illinois is seeking a Strategy Analyst to assist in developing C2 strategies and operational missions. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, along with at least 10 years of experience in command and control (C2) systems and leadership roles. The ideal candidate will support AMC/A3, provide technical expertise, and ensure alignment with military planning. A top-secret security clearance is required. Join a collaborative company focusing on innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in C2, including leadership roles in systems analysis.
• Familiar with military planning components such as JOPES, DCAPES, and UTCs.
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional, technical, and analytical support for operational mission development.
• Develop and evaluate plans for AMC programs implementation.
• Analyze modifications to systems based on Air Force planning documents.

Skills

C2 experience

Leadership in systems analysis

Project management

Data management

Budget management

Effective communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

GDSS

ACFP

GATES

Job description

Overview

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Strategy Analyst to provide the necessary subject matter expertise and assist AMC/A3 in communicating all approved AMC/A3 corporate capabilities-based requirements. They will assist as requested in defining the strategic view for all levels of AMC/MAF C2 and Operations, Organizational Design, Mission/Flight Planning, Air to Ground Connectivity, Net-Centric Connectivity of all MAF assets, as well as integration, modernization, and interoperability of AMC/MAF and C2 processes, procedures, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional, technical, and analytical support to develop the AMC/MAF operational mission and C2-focused vision.
• Provide synchronization, integration, 618 AOC and Air Force Forces (AFFOR) functional area management support, and interoperability of MAF-centric and AMC C2 systems.
• Develop and evaluate plans, goals, and objectives for implementation of AMC programs.
• Provide technical SME support for MAF C2 planning and requirements.
• Provide analysis and recommendations regarding potential modifications to systems and programs.
• Serve as a command technical expert and focal point for air transportation C2 operations policies, plans and requirements.
• Analyze recommended modifications to systems and programs around doctrine, tactics, and concepts of operations that track Air Force, OSD, and joint planning documents.
• Assist in all phases of the Requirements process including the development and review of AF Form 1067s, ICDs, CDDs, and IS ICDs.
• Incorporate all required regulations, such as, strategic C2 instructions, guidance, and operational concepts, as well as doctrines developed/published by other MAJCOMs, USAF, COCOMs, JCS, DoD, and other Governmental agencies.
• Provide inputs, suggest edits, and/or recommendations as defined within respective staffing packages.
• Ensure alignment/compliance with related lateral and higher echelon instructions, guidance, and policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in C2 including leadership roles in systems analysis and design, conversion and implementation support, project management, data/records management, resources management, or database planning and design.
• Working with critical components of military planning such as JOPES, DCAPES, and UTCs.
• Additional experience and knowledge of C2 and Knowledge Management systems (e.g., GDSS, ACFP, GATES).
• Additional experience in budget management and administration as well as preparing/transmitting periodic reports using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiar with AMC and Joint doctrine, tactics, and concepts of operations.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance.

About NextGen:NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.

Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good. Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability. Strive to achieve results as an organization. Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors. Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success. Create an environment where people can engage at all levels. Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

RefID: A01x