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ITA is seeking a Joint Strategy Analyst to join the team in Arlington, Virginia. 

ITA International is seeking a qualified candidate to support the National Guard Bureau's Joint Staff J5 (NGB-J5), which is responsible for policy, strategy, plans, and international affairs.

The position includes the following duties:

• Review existing and draft Joint Strategic Planning System documents from a National Guard perspective. Provide analysis and recommendations to the client regarding documents' impact on the National Guard and Joint Force missions;
• Serve as an NGB-J5 Action Officer on a wide range of requirements requiring strategic analysis;
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of National Guard Bureau inputs to the Joint Staff's Annual Joint Assessment;
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of annual National Guard Comprehensive Assessment;
• Prepare briefing materials for client use at various National Guard Bureau working groups, Operational Planning Teams, and Senior Leader engagements;
• Contribute to the development of National Guard Strategic Planning System products.
• Draft information papers, executive summaries, and briefings on a wide range of strategic issues for use by the client and National Guard Senior Leaders at the two, three, and four star level;
• Coordinate on other NGB joint staff processes, documents and efforts to advance National Guard equities;
• Attend meetings and workshops with interagency and intergovernmental stakeholders related to the National Guard, Defense Support of Civil Authorities, national security issues, and others as required. Draft executive summaries and trip reports, and incorporate information into other NGB J5 products;
• Assist with knowledge management and data analytics within the division;
• Travel less than 5%. If required, travel would be in the 54 States and Territories: 50 states, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and / or District of Columbia.

• Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree in relevant field of study (preferred).
• Current active Secret security clearance (required); ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance (preferred).
• Successful experience in: (1) researching and developing analysis of or inputs to joint strategy or policy through info papers, reports, briefings; (2) supporting and briefing senior military and civilian officials (required).
• Demonstrated professional oral, written, and analytic skills (required).
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite to develop professional products (preferred).
• Experience in or working with the National Guard (preferred).
• Familiarity with: (1) roles and missions of the National Guard in the homeland and in support of overseas operations, including duty statuses (State Active Duty; Title 32; Title 10); (2) structure and functions of joint staff; (3) core documents pertinent to the National Guard or J5 functions, e.g. Department of Defense Directive 5105.77 “National Guard Bureau”; Joint Strategic Planning System documents (preferred).
• Three years of experience at National Guard Bureau, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or higher joint staff (preferred).
• Experience in the National Guard (preferred).

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.