Strategy Analyst - Air National Guard Jobs

Strategy Analyst

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Strategy Analyst to serve on a contract supporting the Air National Guard Plans and Programs Directorate. Specific responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Researching, writing, and providing succinct products on complex issues for use by senior leaders and decision makers. Products may be in the form of information papers, background papers, decision papers, or briefings.
• Preparing products to incorporate information relevant to the issue, that compare and contrast alternative solutions, and which take into consideration the strategic implications of the alternative courses of action.
• Reviewing and analyzing policy papers and then identifying and explaining any impact on the Air National Guard (ANG).
• Supporting the ANG Director's Action Group (DAG) and providing the Director of Air National Guard (DANG) with effective high-level leadership representation, coordination and communication with Headquarters Air Force (HAF), the National Guard Bureau, Air Force MAJCOMs, Joint Staffs and the States.
• Contributing to the development and revision of the ANG family of strategy documents.
• Providing recurring and surge support to:
  Director Air National Guard Plans and Programs, DANG, Deputy DANG, Associate DANG, Legislative Liaison information papers; USAF, ANG, NGB, and OSD Strategy, Planning and Programming Processes (SP3);
  DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE); military manpower and force structure decision papers; and operational and contingency mission actions.

Anticipated salary range for this position: $135,000 - $145,000 Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel.

Copperhead Technologies is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility. Copperhead Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws:
Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Current, active Secret security clearance.
• 4-8 years of related professional experience.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA/MS degree or other advanced degree.
• Graduate of Professional Military Education.
• Experience working at or with the headquarters level of a military service.
• Knowledge of the Air Force strategic documents and Total Force Integration (TFI) initiatives.
• An understanding of the Air National Guard Strategic Planning System (SPS).
• A familiarity with the phases of DoD's PPBE system and the responsibilities of the services in building a program and budget.
• Familiarity with the AF Task Management Tool (TMT).

BENEFITS Copperhead Technologies offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

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