Strategic Analyst (Policy)

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

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

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

• Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. economics, operations research, systems engineering, data analytics, national security studies, history (military concentration), public policy/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.
  
  

This position is benefits-eligible. Our suite of benefits includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Gym Membership discounts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and a generous PTO package. We'd love to tell you more! Apply today!

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