Strategy and Plans Analyst

Introduction

ARServices is seeking a Resource Management (RM) Analyst to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research & Development Directorate (RD) Counter WMD Technologies Department. In this position, the candidate will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) RM support across the RD organization.

The Strategy and Plans Analyst will support the development, compilation and articulation of Department level strategy for support of the mission. These strategies will be closely coordinated with annual Spend Plans, Budget Estimate Submissions, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) documentation and financial strategies. This position will provide Strategy and planning advisory and assistance support to the Director and Front Office staff, interface with the constituent Divisions and the RD Directorate on strategy and plans development.

This is a full‑time position based in Reston, VA with 5% travel expected.

ARServices, Limited (ARServices) has delivered high‑end consulting services across the Federal government for over 20 years. We specialize in providing innovative budget, financial, technical, and program management solutions. ARServices is purpose‑built to address the complex challenges inherent to supporting national security missions. We combine the infrastructure and resources of a large business with agility, flexibility, and quick decision‑making in our relentless pursuit of mission success.

Headquartered in Falls Church, VA and maintaining a national presence, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while advancing your career.

• Help develop the Department’s mission strategy and strategic approach
• Monitor, analyze and report on Executive, Departmental, and Agency strategic guidance and direction
• Create Departmental strategic plans and frameworks related to research and development, internal management, and resource management
• Coordinate strategy with resources and help incorporate strategic considerations into the formal resource management processes (HR and financial)
• Support the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP) and in developing exhibits and documents for government leadership approval
• Support the development of the Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM)
• Facilitate strategic planning processes, working groups, and meetings with the Department leadership and staff

• Active Top Secret/SCI

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s degree in history, government, business or technical area
• 5 years’ experience in military, government, or business strategy development
• 5 years’ experience with Planning, Programming and Budgeting, Program Objective Memorandum (POM), and Budget Estimate Submission (BES)
• Resource management experience
• Experience in Research and Development
• Experience developing and presenting strategic and planning information to senior Government officials using Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Fluency with MS Office applications, SharePoint and Power BI application

• Strategy or plans experience at Service headquarters or Joint Staff
• Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) experience
• Counter WMD programs experience
• Graduate of War College

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
ARServices is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.