About this role
Job Description
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Strategic Plans & Policy Analyst – National Guard / DoD
Location: Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, VA (some work at the Pentagon)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $105,000 – $110,000
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
This role helps ensure the National Guard understands, anticipates, and is prepared to respond to changes in the strategic environment. The position sits at the intersection of national defense strategy, military planning, policy development, and senior leader decision support. By translating complex strategic guidance into clear implications, risks, and opportunities, this professional helps NGB leaders understand what changes in defense policy mean for the Guard and where action may be needed. This work helps ensure the National Guard’s priorities, plans, and policies remain aligned with the broader defense strategy while positioning the organization to adapt to emerging missions and future national security challenges.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
-Conduct in-depth reviews of strategic documents, including NDS, NMS, UCP, JSCP, and related planning guidance
-Assess updates to DoD and Joint Staff publications for potential impact on National Guard roles and responsibilities
-Track and monitor think tank, academic, and policy events relevant to the Guard’s strategic posture
-Draft concise information papers and executive summaries capturing policy changes, risks, and opportunities
-Conduct comparative analysis of historical and emerging guidance to identify trends and shifts in strategic direction
-Maintain awareness of classified and unclassified strategy developments and ensure proper dissemination
-Support briefing material development for CNGB and senior leadership based on strategic document findings
-Participate in working groups or strategic planning events as needed to provide analytic input
Preferred Experience
Preferred Education/Degree
-Bachelor’s degree in National Security Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field
-Master’s degree in Strategic Studies or related discipline strongly preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
-5+ years of experience in strategic policy analysis, defense planning, or intelligence analysis
-Demonstrated ability to synthesize large volumes of complex documents into concise, actionable insights
-Familiarity with major DoD strategy documents, including NDS, NMS, UCP, JSCP, and campaign planning frameworks
-Excellent written communication skills, particularly in the production of information papers and briefings
-Experience with SIPR and NIPR research tools and maintaining classification control
-Strong understanding of National Guard missions, structure, and integration with federal defense planning
-Familiarity with policy tracking, stakeholder coordination, and risk identification in strategic environments
-Ability to operate independently in both classified and unclassified environments
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
-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.