Joint Planning Analyst - Arlington, VA

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Joint Planning Analyst 

Location: Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, VA, with some work at the Pentagon 
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $105,500 to $115,000 
Travel: Occasional CONUS travel required, approximately 3–4 trips per year in support of FEMA, DHS, NGO, or related interagency engagements 

Why Vectrona: 
Vectrona is a mission-driven systems, technology, and operational solutions company built for people who want their work to matter. As proud Americans, we support national security missions that strengthen our institutions and help safeguard our nation’s security and prosperity. We challenge assumptions, seek out hard problems, and bring together people, processes, software, technology, training, and operational expertise to create solutions that simplify the complex and help others succeed. Our culture values integrity, ownership, personal leadership, sound judgment, teamwork, curiosity, and the willingness to step up when something important needs to get done. 

Why This Work Matters: 
The Joint Planning Analyst helps NGB J5-J strengthen coordination across federal, state, and non-governmental partners that support National Guard missions. 

This role helps ensure the right relationships, information, and coordination mechanisms are in place before they are needed. By supporting outreach, maintaining continuity documentation, and tracking partner engagement, the analyst helps leadership stay connected to external stakeholders and respond more effectively during exercises, crisis events, and emerging mission requirements. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities: 
-Coordinate NGB J5-J engagements with FEMA, DHS, OSD, state leadership, NGOs, and other external partners 
-Attend interagency meetings and prepare executive summaries, action items, and follow-up documentation 
-Track National Guard equities and ensure important coordination items are carried through to completion 
-Maintain and regularly update interagency continuity books and relationship documentation 
-Research, identify, and map governmental and non-governmental partners that may support future collaboration 
-Develop and maintain NGO and VOAD contact lists and provide recurring updates to J5-J leadership 
-Document NGO involvement in real-world events and National Guard coordination efforts 
-Support exercises, crisis coordination events, and after-action reporting 
-Identify relationship gaps, coordination risks, or emerging stakeholder issues that may require leadership attention 
-Ensure communications clearly identify contractor status and remain within appropriate support boundaries 
 

Required Education and Experience: 

• -Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or a related field  (*specify if in-progress)
• -5+ years of experience in interagency coordination, civil-military operations, homeland defense planning, or a related environment 
  -Experience coordinating across multiple organizations or stakeholder groups 
  -Strong writing, documentation, and follow-through skills 
• -Active Top Secret clearance *(Able to obtain TS- previously held clearances will be considered)

Preferred Education and Qualifications: 
-Master’s degree in a related discipline 
-Experience supporting the National Guard Bureau, DoD, FEMA, DHS, or state emergency management organizations 
-Experience working with NGOs, VOADs, or civil-military coordination organizations 
-SCI eligibility 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications: 
-Familiarity with the National Response Framework and interagency coordination processes 
-Understanding of FEMA, DHS, state emergency management, NGO, and VOAD roles 
-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted working relationships 
-Ability to prepare concise summaries, reports, and engagement documentation 
-Experience maintaining continuity of operations and interagency tracking materials 
-Working knowledge of DoD and NGB organizational structure and mission space 
-Strong organization, communication, and time management skills 
-Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative mission 
-Ability to operate appropriately across classified and unclassified environments 
-Strong ownership and judgment in identifying coordination gaps and ensuring follow-through 

-Active Top Secret Clearance will be required for the position. Candidates must be able to obtain TS clearance. Previously held Secret Clearance will be considered.