Strategic Analyst (Policy)

The Work-Life Group•Arlington, VA

2d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Strategic Analyst will work within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations & Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)), supporting the Office of the Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO). The role provides policy and guidance planning, analysis, program management, assessment, and oversight support for special operations forces (SOF) organize, train, and equip efforts across force design, development, and employment. The position is within the Strategy, Policy, and Future Concepts Directorate.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related strategic analysis experience (J5/G5) within a military command or headquarters at the 2-star level or higher.
U.S. citizenship and an active TS clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as economics, operations research, systems engineering, data analytics, national security studies, military history, public policy or administration, or international relations.
At least 1 year of program and/or project management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well in team environments.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as economics, operations research, systems engineering, data analytics, national security studies, history with a military concentration, public policy or administration, or international relations.
Professional Military Education at the JPME II level or higher.
Familiarity with DoW force development and design processes and efforts, the Joint Strategic Planning System, developing military strategies, joint concepts, and wargames.
Experience serving in a Military Department’s Secretariat and/or Service-level Staff.

Responsibilities

Support development and analysis of Department of War policy, guidance, strategy, and plans.
Support the administrative program management lifecycle of planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting SO/LIC governance fora, including senior leader councils and boards, and staff working groups.
Support development, analysis, staff coordination, editorial review, management, and storage of written issuances, MOAs/MOUs, reports, and documents.
Support development, review, analysis, and coordination of SOF and joint concepts and wargames.
Coordinate with stakeholders to contribute to the development and execution of analyses of studies and strategic assessments; prepare and present study findings.
Perform all other duties as assigned.