Military Strategist & Requirements Analyst SME

Gemini Industries Inc.•Joint Base Andrews (JBA), MD, MD

10d•$175,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Military Strategies & Requirements Analyst SME supports the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Competition (SAF/OC), Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis (OCEA)’s Strategic Initiatives Division. This role requires advanced proficiency in multiple skill areas, including: military studies, strategic planning, risk management, joint operations, requirements generation, commercial market research, writing, and portfolio management. The position serves as the military strategy focal point for China-focused analytical teams, integrating operational military planning with commercial sector analysis and strategic competition dynamics. The most common duties of the Military Strategies & Requirements Analyst entail conducting a substantial amount of capability analysis, commercial technology surveys, military requirements assessment, market research and historical industry research, with the observation of implications and trends. Through gaining a clear window of insight into national security and the availability of commercial technological solutions, the analyst conducts examinations and makes connections with well-founded confidence. In addition to conducting substantial market intelligence, the Military Strategies & Requirements Analyst also conducts comparative research on distinct industries to gain perspective to develop near and long-term market insights that may serve military requirements or needed national security capabilities. He or she will apply a deep understanding of joint operations, force design, and requirements generation to inform long-term strategic direction. Per PWS section 1.3.10.11, Consulting Support, specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide Research Analysis, Market Analysis, and Portfolio Analysis with focus on military applications and strategic competition implications. Conduct assessments and formulation of strategies, comparisons of different industries, trends, and assessment of risks in relation to national security and military capabilities. Advise on strategy formulation and future force structure planning with consideration of China and/or near peer competitor military modernization and strategic competition dynamics. Apply deep understanding of joint operations, force design, and requirements generation to inform strategic direction. Help develop and scope the government team’s requirements and communicate these to multiple vendors and assess commercial capabilities for military applications. Develop a strategic engagement hypothesis, and community of interest, for Air Force stakeholders to promote, project, or protect Air Force equities. Support joint and service-level coordination of strategic initiatives. Track commercial market trends and their influence on defense investment, military capability development, and the health of the industrial base. Contribute to concept development, operational risk analysis, and mission impact assessments. Conduct geoeconomic analysis examining intersection of military strategy, economic competition, and commercial market dynamics in a strategic competition context. Provide military strategy perspectives to China-focused analytical teams, ensuring comprehensive integration of military considerations with economic and commercial analysis. Actively seek and participate in a variety of learning opportunities, such as Communities of Practice, conferences, classroom training and independent study to further develop self and community. Introduce new and advanced practices to improve the team and their delivery. Facilitate project planning, reviews, retrospectives, deliverables and other activities as needed. Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving. Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency. Produce briefings, white papers, and planning artifacts to support senior leaders, and brief stakeholders and related communities.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of work-related experience with demonstrated military strategic planning and analysis capabilities.
Of those 15 years, at least 10 years of work-related experience supporting a component of the Department of War (DoW)-aligned environment.
10+ years in strategic planning, operations, or requirements development with experience at service, joint, and/or combined levels.
Familiarity with Department of War (DoW)-aligned and Joint planning systems, including JCIDS.
Business acumen and strategic management understanding consistent with MBA-level education, including ability to integrate military planning with commercial market analysis.
An advanced ability to evaluate and synthesize multiple sources of information to creatively inform decision options that consider various outcomes; demonstrate the ability to combine diverse ideas, problem sets, solutions, and outcomes to a singular storyline that can inform and be supported by experts and novices, alike.
Experience in industry sector analysis; especially significant if related to transportation and logistics, aviation, shipbuilding, nuclear power, space, and advanced manufacturing.
Understanding of geoeconomic principles and commercial sector dynamics affecting military capabilities and strategic competition.
Solid understanding and expert knowledge of both project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment.
Ability to manage requirements, analysis and assessment across multiple sub-portfolios.
Exceptional customer service skills and an eagerness to excel and be part of a dynamic team, must maintain a great attitude, complemented by excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Senior Service College or advanced military education program
Experience supporting or briefing general/flag officers and senior executives.
Experience with interagency coordination on strategic competition issues involving military, economic, and commercial considerations.
Knowledgeable and skilled at applying Generative AI

Responsibilities

Formally track all tasks, to include: assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.
Provide Research Analysis, Market Analysis, and Portfolio Analysis with focus on military applications and strategic competition implications.
Conduct assessments and formulation of strategies, comparisons of different industries, trends, and assessment of risks in relation to national security and military capabilities.
Advise on strategy formulation and future force structure planning with consideration of China and/or near peer competitor military modernization and strategic competition dynamics.
Apply deep understanding of joint operations, force design, and requirements generation to inform strategic direction.
Help develop and scope the government team’s requirements and communicate these to multiple vendors and assess commercial capabilities for military applications.
Develop a strategic engagement hypothesis, and community of interest, for Air Force stakeholders to promote, project, or protect Air Force equities.
Support joint and service-level coordination of strategic initiatives.
Track commercial market trends and their influence on defense investment, military capability development, and the health of the industrial base.
Contribute to concept development, operational risk analysis, and mission impact assessments.
Conduct geoeconomic analysis examining intersection of military strategy, economic competition, and commercial market dynamics in a strategic competition context.
Provide military strategy perspectives to China-focused analytical teams, ensuring comprehensive integration of military considerations with economic and commercial analysis.
Actively seek and participate in a variety of learning opportunities, such as Communities of Practice, conferences, classroom training and independent study to further develop self and community.
Introduce new and advanced practices to improve the team and their delivery.
Facilitate project planning, reviews, retrospectives, deliverables and other activities as needed.
Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving. Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.
Produce briefings, white papers, and planning artifacts to support senior leaders, and brief stakeholders and related communities.