Strategic Planner

Strategic Planner

Salary: $120-150k/yr.

Location: Arlington, VA (Onsite)

Industry: Government/Defense

Employment Type: Permanent Placement

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• TS/SCI clearance
• 4+ years of experience with researching, writing, and providing recommendations pertaining to national security
• 4+ years of experience developing, producing, or synchronizing strategic or campaign-level assessments
• 2+ Strategic Planner experience at the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Office of the Secretary of Defense, or other United States military staff supporting strategic or operational planning.
• Knowledge of the Department of Defense and national security issues
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior military and civilian leaders
• Ability to work across multiple lines of effort under rigid timelines
• Ability to help manage multi-stakeholder forums and capture key outputs for senior leaders

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working within the Pentagon
• Experience with Department of Defense doctrine, education, concept development and experimentation, training, exercises, and lessons learned.
• Experience with the Joint Staff Planning Process or the Joint Operation Planning Process
• Master s degree relating to security studies, international affairs, or public policy

Responsibilities:

• Utilize analytical and strategic background to work on projects for the Joint Combatant Commands account
• Utilize your research and analytical skills to bolster the execution of Department of Defense implementation guidance
• Development of joint doctrine, concepts, and assessments that prepare the current and future Joint Force
• Evaluate complex systems, processes, and policies and generate recommendations to enhance Joint Force conceptual understanding and operational effectiveness.

EOE/ADA