Senior Strategic Analyst

Mahalo for your interest in this role Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready For more information about DAWSON please visit dawsonohanacom Summary This position aim is to provide research data analysis and training support to the NGB J5 J J55 Location for this work will be on site at the NGB TARC Arlington VA Job Description Serve as Task LeadConduct research and analyze information for NGB J5 J Participate in Three Star and Four Star Reviews; OPSDEPS and Russia and China Strategic InitiativesParticipate in JCS Tank briefings; Resource Management Management Action SECDEF Large and Strategy Steering Groups; and Global Posture Executive CommitteeDeliver analytical products and briefing inputsProvide analysis of discussion topicsProvide real time Joint Working Group support to NGB J5 J J55 led or attended working groups supporting the NG Joint Staff Army National Guard Air National Guard Chiefs Action Group and the Judge AdvocateProvide meeting and briefing preparations and materials as well as take notes and conduct accurate recording of issues concernsrequestsEstablish and maintain relationships with interagency and NGO partners and communicate at a minimum with the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyConduct strategic research and analysis including background research strategic estimates strategic guidance assessments and data analysis to inform the NGB J5 J J55Analyze guidance documents senior leader meetings and working groups relevant to the Joint Strategic Planning System JSPSPerform comparative analysis of documents ensure all documents and summaries adhere to NGB Joint Staff correspondence standards Describe potential operational or planning impacts on the National Guard on the observed differences between prior and current versions of analyzed documentsParticipate in working groups and provide analysis of Plans Development Large Scale Global Exercises and Strategic activities integration encompassing; Global Campaign Plans Functional Campaign Plans Consolidated Strategic Opportunities Global Posture and Joint DoctrineProvide analysis of policy statements speeches and publications made by Government officials evaluating impact on National Guards interests within JSPSConduct general research strategic document tracking and review and impact analysis and reportingPerform plan development and review functions for the NGB J5 J J55 Provide analysis of discussion topics collect and assess State Integrated Support Plan ISPsAssist with evaluating State ISPs by participating in NGB sponsored wargaming and related workshops or eventsProvide monthly status reports and trip reportsRequired Qualifications 10 15 years of Strategic Plans ExperienceMasters Degree Preferred5 years of Project Management experienceTop Secret TSSensitive Compartmented Information SCI eligibleDeep knowledge of NG plans and operationsJoint Staff skill identifierCompleted Command & General Staff College CGSC Intermediate Level Education ILE War College or equivalent Contingent upon contract award DAWSON is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative ActionVEVRAA federal contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law DAWSON offers a best in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration DAWSONs career portal utilizes a third party applicant tracking system that allows us to send and receive messages along with our official DAWSON email addresses Recruiting emails from DAWSON will only come from dawsonohanacom or msgclrcocom DAWSON will never Ask you to send money or purchase equipment as part of the hiring process; Require you to download any apps to interview such as Teams WhatsApp etc; Conduct interviews via Teams chat or messaging only platforms; or Request banking information outside of secure onboarding steps To verify current opportunities use this official careers page If you are ever unsure about DAWSON roles and communications contact us at commsdawsonohanacom before taking action