Senior Strategic Analyst

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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.

• Serve as Task Lead
• Conduct research and analyze information for NGB-J5-J
• Participate in Three-Star and Four-Star Reviews; OPSDEPS, and Russia and China Strategic Initiatives
• Participate in JCS Tank briefings;
  Resource Management, Management Action, SECDEF Large, and Strategy Steering Groups; and Global Posture Executive Committee
• Deliver analytical products and briefing inputs
• Provide analysis of discussion topics
• Provide 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, Chief's Action Group and the Judge Advocate
• Provide meeting and briefing preparations and materials as well as take notes and conduct accurate recording of issues, concerns/requests
• Establish 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 Agency
• Conduct strategic research and analysis including background research, strategic estimates, strategic guidance assessments and data analysis to inform the NGB-J5-J (J55)
• Analyze guidance, documents, senior leader meetings and working groups relevant to the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS)
• Perform 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 documents
• Participate 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 Doctrine
• Provide analysis of policy statements, speeches, and publications made by Government officials evaluating impact on National Guards interests within JSPS
• Conduct general research, strategic document tracking and review and impact analysis and reporting
• Perform plan development and review functions for the NGB-J5-J (J55)
• Provide analysis of discussion topics, collect and assess State Integrated Support Plan (ISPs)
• Assist with evaluating State ISPs by participating in NGB-sponsored wargaming and related workshops or events
• Provide monthly status reports and trip reports

• 10-15 years of Strategic Plans Experience
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 5 years of Project Management experience
• Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligible
• Deep knowledge of NG plans and operations
• Joint Staff skill identifier
• Completed Command & General Staff College (CGSC) / Intermediate Level Education (ILE), War College or equivalent

Contingent upon contract award.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA 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 401(k) 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.

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