AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Military Analyst, Joint Staff

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$175K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Top Secret (TS) Clearance with eligibility for SCI; master's degree or BA/BS with Joint Professional Military Education Program completion.
  • 10 years of experience, including 4 years in management-level roles.
  • Ability to synthesize national strategic documents to inform operational plans.
  • Proficient in leading CSA assessment processes with a strategic focus.
  • Familiarity with U.S. Code, DoW policies, and able to engage senior leaders effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and various DoW enterprise applications for reporting and management.
  • Superior research, analytical, and writing skills for detailed reporting to decision-makers.
  • Military experience with knowledge of Joint Force operations and support.
  • Experience leading interdisciplinary teams in assessments.
  • Staff experience at OSW or Joint Staff level required.

Responsibilities

  • Synthesize national strategies and operational plans informing CSA assessments.
  • Lead the design and strategic planning for each CSA assessment.
  • Develop reports and briefings for senior Department of Defense leadership.
  • Coordinate meetings and facilitate negotiations among key military and agency stakeholders.
  • Conduct interviews and assessments through travel to Combatant Commands and related organizations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Paid leave policies to support work-life balance.
  • Retirement plans for long-term financial security.
  • Insurance programs including life and disability coverage.
  • Education and training assistance for career growth.
Full Job Description
Overview

This position is in support of the Support Agency Review and Assessment Office (SARAO). Under Title 10, Section 193, United States Code, the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) is tasked to biennially assess the readiness and responsiveness of the Combat Support Agencies (CSAs) to support the operating forces and review the plans of those agencies in support of the forces. Contractor personnel within SARAO provide the organizational/technical skills necessary to coordinate the activities the Combat Support Agency Review Team (CSART) that performs these biennial CSA assessments. These assessments are a constructive and collaborative process designed to optimize the combat support effectiveness of each CSA.

Responsibilities
  • Synthesize national strategic documents (National Military Strategy, National Defense Strategy, etc.) and understand how these documents guide strategic and operational plans.
  • Lead the design, plan, and strategic approach of each CSA assessment.
  • Develop technical reports/briefings, studies, and related documents, many of which will be viewed by senior DoW leadership.
  • Coordinate meetings and interviews and to negotiate resolution of differences between OSW, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services and Combat Support Agencies.
  • Travel to Combatant Commands and other organizations to conduct interviews.
Qualifications
  • Current Top Secret (TS) Clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years.Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or BA/BS degree with completion of Joint Professional Military Education Program.
  • 10 years of experience with at least 4 years of management level responsibility.
  • Must have the ability to synthesize national strategic documents (National Military Strategy, National Defense Strategy, etc.) and understand how these documents guide strategic operational plans.
  • Must be able to lead the design, plan, and strategic approach of each CSA assessment.
  • Must be able to establish credibility through familiarization with the U.S. Code as well as DoW and CJCS policy, doctrine and guidance to tactfully brief, advise or respond to queries from senior leaders ( GO/FO/SES).
  • Must be able to . proficient in DoW enterprise applications, including: Microsoft 365 suite (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams)Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2), Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), Joint Training Tool (JTT), Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS), Knowledge Management and Decision Support (KM/DS) information system, ADVANA, Donovan AI and other enterprise information systems.
  • Must have superior research, analytical and writing abilities to be able to interpret, synthesize, and present results and recommendations via detailed written reports to senior military and civilian decision makers.
  • Must be ready to travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations in support of CSART interviews at the Combatant Command and Service components as necessary.
  • Military experience required with a working knowledge of the Joint Force (military doctrine, planning and operational employment of forces and combat service support).
  • Must be capable of leading and managing interdisciplinary assessment teams.
  • Staff experience at the OSW or Joint Staff level is required.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $195,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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