NGB J5 Senior Planner

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Summary: This position supports HLD/CS Branch with plan integration. The work will be conducted on site at NGB TARC Arlington, VA.

Job Description:

• Support HLD/CS Branch with state plan integration
• Working group participation and coordination
• Supervise Joint Training
• Meeting prep and coordination, JSPS, document production, plan development and review
• Campaign plan support, liaison with NGB stakeholders, IPRs, DOMOPS meetings
• Provide real-time support to NGB J5-J (J55) led or attended working groups supporting the NG Joint Staff
• Observe and take notes during meetings, ensuring accurate tracking of the issues, concerns, requests for information, tasks, and responsibilities
• Conduct strategic research and analysis to include background research, strategic estimates, strategic guidance assessments, and data analysis to inform the NGB-J5-J (J55)
• Support the development of NGB strategic communications and congressional reports
• Coordinate with Strategic Communications Point of Contact
• Collect and compile comments and data from stakeholders and use comment resolution matrix to track, resolve and recommend adjudication measures for discrepancies
• 5.5-Provide analysis of policy statements, speeches, and publications made by government officials
• Utilize the Joint Strategic Planning System
• Provide insights and implications in reports for the National Guard
• Conduct ongoing research and analysis of strategic documents addressing emergent topics and security challenges
• Monitor and Review updates to key documents
• Support NGB J5-J (J55) by scheduling, coordinating and participating in J5-J related meetings
• Perform plan development and review functions for the NGB J5-J
• Provide analysis of discussion topics, including outlining, National Guard equities and highlighting potential talking points for senior leaders
• Review CCMD Campaign Plans based on NGB-J5 priorities
• Provide recommendations to the NGB-J5-J regarding National Guard equities and their incorporation into National Guard planning.
• Support Enterprise Task Management System 2 (ETMS2) Tasks
• Provide trip reports when traveling in accordance with required task

Required Qualifications:

• 5 to 10 years Plans/Analyst experience
• Master’s Degree preferred
• TS/SCI clearance
• Knowledge of NG plans and operations
• Joint Planners Course or equivalent
• CGSC/ILE or equivalent

Salary Range - $120,000 - $130,000

Contingent upon contract award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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