Analyst - ANG at Command Holdings, a Pequot Company in JB Andrews, MD

Job description

• Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking an Analyst for an opening supporting the Air National Guard Plans and Programs Directorate.
• Candidates need an understanding of the organizational structure of the Air Force and Air National Guard.

Responsibilities

• Researching and drafting 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, comparing and contrasting alternative solutions, and taking into consideration the strategic implications of the alternative courses of action.
• Reviewing policy papers and then analyzing for 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 representation.
• Coordinating and communicating 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 for processes such as: 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of professional experience working in the DOD environment // OR // Associate’s Degree and 7 years of professional experience working with the USAF or ANG.
• Current, active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and present them in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience working in the DoD environment.
• Knowledge of functions and missions of the Air National Guard under Title 10 and Title 32.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: About REAL ID | Transportation Security Administration and at Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint | Transportation Security Administration.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• Knowledge of the Air Force strategic documents and Total Force Integration (TFI) initiatives.
• Experience working at or with the headquarters level of a military service.
• Experience briefing senior leaders.
• Graduate of Professional Military Education.
• Understanding of the Air National Guard Strategic Planning System (SPS).
• 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).

Skills

Required

• Outstanding communication skills
• Influencing abilities
• Client focus
• Professional proficiency in English

Preferred

• Experience briefing senior leaders

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• *Eligibility requirements apply
• Anticipated salary range for this position: $90,000 - $100,000