Senior Strategic Planner

Status: Contingent Upon Award
Location: National Capital Region / Hybrid (Remote with meetings in D.C./Northern VA as needed)
Start Date: Upon Contract Award
Security Clearance: Secret (TS/SCI Preferred)
Travel: CONUS Travel as Required

Background:
Vectrona is seeking a highly skilled Senior Strategic Planner to support the National Guard Bureau J5-J Plans Division. This position involves the development of campaign plans, strategic assessments, contingency plans, and decision support tools that guide senior leader policy and planning activities.

This role requires a deep understanding of joint strategic planning, national security policy, and defense planning guidance, as well as the ability to lead high-level analysis in collaboration with senior stakeholders across DoD, CCMDs, and interagency organizations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead development of NGB planning inputs into the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) and Chairman’s Risk Assessment
• Support integration of National Guard equities into DoD campaign plans, functional plans, and strategic documents
• Draft and coordinate CNGB planning guidance, strategic assessments, and policy position papers
• Conduct research and provide strategic analysis on homeland defense, warfighting, and interagency coordination issues
• Represent J5-J in working groups, planning conferences, and engagements with OSD, Joint Staff, CCMDs, and state entities
• Develop MODA-based decision support tools and visualizations for leadership review
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to internal knowledge management

Preferred Education/Degree:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in joint planning, policy development, or strategic analysis in a DoD environment
• Active U.S. Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

Preferred:

• JPME I or II, SAMS, or equivalent joint planning certification
• Prior experience supporting the National Guard, Joint Staff, or CCMD planners

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of JSPS, JSCP, GEF, and NMS planning frameworks
• Familiarity with NGB missions, structure, and intergovernmental coordination dynamics
• Strong written communication and executive-level briefing skills
• Ability to synthesize complex policy issues and translate them into actionable recommendations

VECTRONA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

All Vectrona employment is contingent upon the individual providing legal proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States and satisfactory background check results.

Employment with Vectrona is “at will” in accordance with Federal/State laws.

Vectrona provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment. In addition to federal law requirements, Vectrona complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.