Program Manager / Senior Strategic Planner

Mano Lani

8h • $136,062 - $166,298

About The Position

Mano Lani is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to join our rapidly growing team in Arlington, VA. This position will provide support for the National Guard Bureau (NGB) J5-J in strategic communications, congressional reporting, and joint planning activities. The role requires coordination with internal and external stakeholders, analysis of policy and strategic documents, and preparation of actionable deliverables for senior leaders. Mano Lani is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cybersecurity, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field (e.g., Political Science, Public Affairs, International Relations, National Security)
• 10+ years of professional experience in strategic communications, military planning, or related fields
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and synthesizing input into actionable outputs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and other virtual collaboration tools
• Familiarity with national security, defense, and joint operations planning documents.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications & Congressional Reports: Coordinate with NGB strategic communications POC to receive guidance, draft aligned content, and deliver within two business days. - Collect and compile stakeholder inputs using Comment Resolution Matrices and surveys.
• Policy & Speech Analysis: Review and analyze government speeches, policy statements, and strategic documents (e.g., National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, Unified Command Plan) to assess implications for National Guard interests and deliver timely written summaries.
• Meeting Coordination & Awareness: Schedule, coordinate, and participate in J5-J meetings, workshops, and conferences with NGB, ARNG, ANG, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands. Prepare agendas, executive summaries, and post-meeting documentation within two business days.
• Plan Development & Review: Conduct research and analysis to support senior leader briefings, state plan integration, campaign plan reviews, and war-gaming events. Ensure state and CCMD plans are standardized, integrated, and synchronized.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare monthly status reports detailing deliverables, labor hours, funding, and quality assurance. - Complete required Service Contract Reporting (SCR) annually via SAM.gov.

Benefits

• Mano Lani offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level