J1 Program Analyst

Graham Technologies•Arlington, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced J1 Program Analyst to support the National Guard Bureau’s J1 Manpower Strategy and Policy mission. The role supports the collection, analysis, validation, and reporting of personnel and manpower information to enhance situational awareness, maintain the J1 Common Operating Picture (COP), and provide accurate, timely information for senior-leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate has a background in military personnel operations, manpower analysis, personnel readiness reporting, and Department of Defense organizational processes. The position involves maintaining personnel reporting and analytical products, coordinating with National Guard Bureau J1 personnel and mission partners, and supporting domestic operations, exercises, special events, and incident response activities. The role is on-site in Arlington, Virginia, and requires an active Top Secret security clearance. A relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred; relevant military or Federal experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Requirements

Experience supporting military personnel operations, manpower analysis, personnel readiness, workforce analytics, management analysis, or related Federal programs.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, reconcile data from multiple sources, and prepare accurate reports for Government or organizational leadership.
Understanding of military personnel accountability, manpower management, or readiness reporting processes.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and collaborative reporting tools.
Excellent analytical, organizational, written communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple reporting requirements, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a mission-focused environment.
Ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
Active Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Data Analytics, Management, or a related field; relevant military or Federal experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Previous experience supporting the National Guard Bureau, National Guard J1/J1X, Army personnel operations, or DoD manpower organizations.
Familiarity with personnel Common Operating Picture development and maintenance.
Experience with JPERSTAT, DRRS, Juvare, Advana, SharePoint, or comparable Government reporting systems.
Experience supporting Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), domestic operations, exercises, or incident response activities.
Experience developing senior-leadership briefings, readiness dashboards, personnel status reports, and analytical decision-support products.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, validate, and reconcile military personnel, manpower, and readiness information from multiple Government-approved data sources.
Maintain and update the J1 Common Operating Picture (COP), ensuring personnel information is accurate, current, and accessible to authorized leadership.
Develop personnel status reports, dashboards, executive summaries, briefing materials, and recurring analytical products.
Support Joint Personnel Status Reporting (JPERSTAT), personnel accountability requirements, and operational readiness assessments.
Analyze manpower and personnel information to identify discrepancies, emerging trends, reporting gaps, and potential readiness concerns.
Track and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), leadership data calls, and recurring reporting requirements.
Use Government systems and collaboration platforms, including Juvare, Advana, Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), SharePoint, and other authorized tools.
Coordinate with NGB J1 personnel, internal stakeholders, and mission partners to validate information and resolve reporting discrepancies.
Support domestic operations, exercises, special events, and incident response activities through personnel tracking and analytical reporting.
Prepare after-action reports, document lessons learned, and recommend improvements to personnel reporting procedures.
Maintain organized records, analytical trackers, action items, and supporting documentation in accordance with Government requirements.