Senior Joint Strategy Analyst

ITA International • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, 'In The Arena.' Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, 'The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.' We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed. ITA is seeking a Joint Strategy Analyst to join the team in Arlington, Virginia. This position is onsite with limited telework authorized.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (required); Senior Service College or equivalent fellowship (strongly preferred).
• 10 or more years’ Military or Civilian experience in the Army, Air Force, National Guard, or other military service (required).
• Five or more years’ experience in researching and developing analysis of, or inputs to Joint Strategic Planning System products and processes.
• Five or more years’ experience supporting and briefing senior military and civilian officials while serving as a member of the Joint Staff, Service Staff, Combatant Command Staff, NGB, or other four-star level organization.
• Demonstrated professional oral, written, and analytic skills (required).
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite to develop professional products.
• Current active Top Secret (with eligibility for SCI access) security clearance (required).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with roles and missions of the National Guard in the homeland and in support of overseas operations.
• Familiarity with the structure and functions of joint staff.
• Familiarity with core documents pertinent to the National Guard, e.g., Department of Defense Directive 5105.77 'National Guard Bureau'.
• Familiarity with institutional strategies and policies (e.g., National Military Strategy and Department of Defense issuances).

Responsibilities

• Support the National Guard Bureau's Joint Staff J5 (NGB-J5) by providing strategic advice, expertise, detailed analysis, and recommendations.
• Review existing and draft Joint Strategic Planning System documents from a National Guard perspective.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to the client regarding documents' impact on the National Guard and Joint Force missions.
• Serve as an NGB-J5 Action Officer on a wide range of requirements requiring strategic analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of National Guard Bureau inputs to the Joint Staff's Annual Joint Assessment.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of annual National Guard Comprehensive Assessment.
• Prepare briefing materials for client use at various National Guard Bureau working groups, Operational Planning Teams, and Senior Leader engagements.
• Contribute to the development of National Guard Strategic Planning System products.
• Draft information papers, executive summaries, and briefings on a wide range of strategic issues for use by the client and National Guard Senior Leaders.
• Coordinate on other NGB joint staff processes, documents and efforts to advance National Guard equities.
• Attend meetings and workshops with interagency and intergovernmental stakeholders related to the National Guard and national security issues.
• Assist with knowledge management and data analytics within the division.
• Travel less than 5%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees