Senior Program Analyst – Future Operations

Graham Technologies•Arlington, MA

5d•$140 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Program Analyst to support the National Guard Bureau's Domestic Operations mission. The position supports future operational planning, mission coordination, and readiness initiatives that help the National Guard prepare for and respond to domestic emergencies and evolving operational requirements. The analyst collaborates with military and civilian leadership to analyze mission requirements, develop plans, coordinate operational activities, and prepare recommendations for decision-making. The role requires on-site work in Arlington, Virginia and an active Top Secret security clearance, subject to final customer requirements. A bachelor's degree in a related discipline is preferred; relevant military, operational planning, or Federal experience may be considered. Graham Technologies describes itself as a consulting services firm founded in 2007, with a family-oriented, supportive culture that encourages work-life balance and professional growth.

Requirements

Experience in military operations, operational planning, program analysis, or a related DoD or Federal mission.
Understanding of military planning processes, operational coordination, and mission readiness.
Experience developing operational plans, analytical reports, or leadership briefings.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
Active Top Secret security clearance, subject to final customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; relevant military, operational planning, or Federal experience may be considered in lieu of the preferred degree.
Experience supporting the National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard, or DoD operational planning organizations.
Background in J3/J5 operations, future operations, or contingency planning.
Familiarity with DSCA, domestic emergency response, or interagency coordination.
Experience developing operational plans, orders, concepts of operations (CONOPS), or courses of action (COAs).
Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
Experience supporting military exercises, readiness assessments, and operational working groups.

Responsibilities

Support future operations planning, coordination, and analysis for National Guard domestic operations.
Develop and review operational plans, briefings, reports, and decision-support materials.
Analyze emerging mission requirements, operational risks, resource needs, and readiness considerations.
Assist with planning for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), emergency response, and other domestic missions.
Coordinate with National Guard directorates, military organizations, Federal agencies, and mission partners.
Support operational planning meetings, working groups, exercises, and readiness activities.
Track operational requirements, planning milestones, action items, and deliverables.
Identify potential challenges and recommend solutions to improve mission preparedness.
Prepare executive summaries, information papers, and presentations for senior military and civilian leadership.
Support contingency planning, operational assessments, and after-action reviews.