Strategic Policy Analyst (Strategic Planner 2)

HII's Mission Technologies division•Tampa, FL

3d•$68,960 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Strategic Policy Analyst (Strategic Planner 2) to support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) in Tampa, Florida. The role supports senior military and civilian leaders through strategic analysis, assessment of policy implications, and development of regional and functional strategies within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The analyst contributes to long-term theater objectives, integrates national-level guidance into command planning, and prepares leadership for emerging geopolitical, security, and operational challenges. The position requires synthesizing complex information in a fast-paced environment and working at the intersection of strategy, policy, and operational planning. The analyst conducts regional and strategic assessments, develops written materials and briefings for senior leaders, and coordinates with military, governmental, interagency, and international stakeholders. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position requiring an active TS-SCI clearance. The anticipated salary range is $68,960 to $100,000. The role is based in Tampa, Florida, with 0–10% required travel.

Requirements

Three years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; one year of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of relevant experience.
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess and maintain a TS-SCI clearance.
Writing sample required.

Nice To Haves

Experience at or in direct support of a combatant command, major command, Joint Staff, OSD, or service-level headquarters; experience in or directly supporting the USCENTCOM AOR is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting strategy development, policy formulation, campaign planning, or theater-level operational planning.
Ability to rapidly synthesize meeting, intelligence, and policy inputs into clear written products, including talking points, information papers, strategic assessments, and leadership read-aheads.
Demonstrated ability to develop senior-leader briefing materials and strategic communication products.
Familiarity with national security and DoD strategy documents, including NSS, NDS, NMS, and UCP, and their influence on COCOM planning and resource prioritization.
Proficient research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to distill complex issues and present them clearly.
Experience coordinating with interagency organizations such as the State Department, USAID, or the Intelligence Community, or with partner nations on regional policy or security issues.
Prior deployment, overseas experience, or regional expertise related to the Middle East, Central Asia, or the broader CENTCOM AOR.

Responsibilities

Conduct strategic-level analysis of geopolitical, military, and policy issues affecting the USCENTCOM AOR, and integrate findings into command strategies, theater campaign plans, and senior-leader decision materials.
Assess how national-level guidance, including the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and National Military Strategy, affects CENTCOM plans, priorities, and posture.
Support the development, refinement, and coordination of strategy documents, policy papers, talking points, information papers, and other senior-leader products.
Provide subject-matter expertise on regional dynamics, partner-nation equities, security cooperation activities, and emerging threats relevant to command-level planning.
Develop and present briefings to senior military and civilian leaders, interagency partners, and international counterparts, including for high-visibility VIP engagements.
Coordinate with the Joint Staff, OSD, interagency organizations, component commands, and partner nations to synchronize strategic planning and promote unity of effort across the theater.
Monitor regional developments, evaluate implications for U.S. objectives, and produce concise assessments for operational and strategic decision-making.
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaborative planning and strategic communication.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
401(k) savings plan options
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for career growth
Occasional bonus or other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions, if applicable