Senior Strategic Concepts & Doctrine Analyst to support the National Guard Bureau (NGB) J3/4/7 Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Division. This position provides strategic analysis, policy and doctrine integration, operational planning, readiness assessments, interagency coordination, and executive-level decision support for the National Guard CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE), including WMD-Civil Support Teams (WMD-CSTs), Homeland Response Forces (HRFs), and CBRN Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFPs).
Location: Arlington, VA
Key Responsibilities:- Analyze National Guard CBRN Response Enterprise doctrine, operational concepts, and policies against Joint Publication 3-41, Chief of the National Guard Bureau instructions, and applicable national response guidance; recommend updates and develop the annual Doctrine Integration Matrix.
- Provide strategic research, policy assessments, and decision-support products for senior NGB leaders, including executive summaries, 5x8 information papers, briefings, and recommendations for high-level engagements.
- Coordinate with USNORTHCOM, USINDOPACOM, FEMA, state and territorial Joint Force Headquarters, and other federal and military partners to synchronize CBRN preparedness, domestic response planning, and operational requirements.
- Support WMD-CST readiness and capability gap analysis by reviewing mission reports, operational readiness situation reports, exercise evaluations, and personnel, equipment, and training deficiencies.
- Assist with WMD-CST training and working-group analytical products, including after-action findings, training gap assessments, and doctrine or policy recommendations.
- Support HRF/CERFP exercise planning and Joint Event Life Cycle coordination; analyze exercise observations, lessons learned, and readiness implications and contribute to required status reports and after-action products.
- Assess resource, program, and operational capability gaps; prepare recommendations that align mission requirements with readiness, training, and response plans.
- Participate in senior leader meetings, conferences, steering groups, workshops, and interagency planning sessions; document issues, decisions, and recommended actions.
- Prepare accurate and timely contract-required reports and deliverables within assigned portfolio responsibilities, including monthly program status reporting.
- Travel as required to support national-level exercises, planning meetings, and evaluations; prepare trip reports in accordance with contract timelines.
Required Skills:- Extensive professional experience in senior-level military strategic planning, doctrine and policy analysis, CBRN/CWMD operations, or National Guard domestic operations support.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, emergency management, national security, or a related discipline, or qualifications as specified by the approved contract labor category.
- TS or higher clearance with the ability to attain a SCI
- Skills: Strong executive writing, analytical research, strategic planning, briefing, and cross-agency coordination skills; familiarity with the National Response Framework and DoD/NGB operational planning processes.
Desired Skills:- Experience advising General/Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service leaders, and senior military or civilian leadership.
- Direct experience supporting NGB J3/4/7-W, WMD-CST, HRF/CERFP, or CBRN Response Enterprise programs.
- Knowledge of Joint Publication 3-41, CNGB instructions, WMD-CST training and evaluation programs, and Joint Event Life Cycle processes.
- Master's degree in public administration or a related field.
Compensation:At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity.
Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation-not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives.
Here are just a few highlights of what we offer:
- Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
- Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
- Flexible Schedules
- Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training
