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Senior Strategic Planner

Dawsonohana, Arlington, VA, United States


DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients while benefiting the Native Hawaiian community.

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Summary
This position leads to the development of long-term strategies, campaign plans, and policy recommendations for senior military leadership within the NGB-J5-J command structure. The work for this position is located on site at NGB TARC Arlington, VA.

Job Description

Conduct research, strategic estimates and guidance assessments, and data analysis pertaining to the federalization of National Guard forces

Prepare research products and assessments

Analyze guidance, documents, leader meetings, and working groups relevant to the (JSPS) and complete summaries

Review documents and prepare assessments of NG equities

Facilitate and coordinate working group meetings, draft and distribute meeting invitations to attendees, as determined by the Government

Identify and document attendee names, collaborate with Government personnel to develop meeting agendas and timelines for each session

Gather topics from all relevant parties, develop and distribute electronic read-ahead materials and briefings prior to each working group meeting

Establish and sustain relationships with interagency and NGO partners to inform the National Guard’s preparedness, contingency response, and disaster response planning

Conduct strategic research and analysis

Conduct background research, strategic estimates, strategic guidance assessments, and data analysis to inform the NGB-J5-J on National Guard matters pertaining to the federalization of National Guard forces in support of DoD

Analyze guidance, documents, senior leader meetings, and working groups relevant to the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS)

Support the development of NGB strategic communications and congressional reports

Contact the CNGB strategic communication POC to receive written guidance on the specific public affairs and information requirements to be included in the NGB strategic communications, and any congressional reports required by NGB or NGB J5

Provide analysis of policy statements, speeches, and publications made by Government officials to assess their impact on the National Guard’s interests within the JSPS

Analyze policy statements, speeches, and strategic publications made verbally or in writing by Government officials

Conduct ongoing research and analysis of strategic documents addressing emergent topics and security challenges produced by the DoD and other relevant government entities

Monitor and review updates to key documents

Support the NGB J5-J by scheduling, coordinating, and participating in J5-J related meetings, reviews, and workshops to ensure situational awareness and actionable outcomes

Shall schedule, draft agendas, coordinate attendees, and participate in J5-J-related meetings

Perform plan development and review functions for the NGB-J5-J

Research and analyze information to prepare the NGB-J5-J for CNGB/VCNGB participation

Collect and assess State Integrated Support Plans (ISPs) from the respective Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQs)- State on a quarterly basis to ensure integration with Combatant Command campaign and contingency plans, including homeland defense and DSCA missions

Review CCMD Campaign Plans based on NGB-J5 priorities and provide recommendations to the NGB-J5-J regarding National Guard equities and their incorporation into National Guard enterprise planning

Provide monthly status reports and trip reports for authorized travel

Required Qualifications

10 to 12 years of Strategic Plans/Analyst experience

Bachelor’s Degree minimum, master’s degree preferred

TS/SCI clearance

Knowledge of NG plans and operations

Joint Planners Course, Joint Staff skill identifier or equivalent

CGSC/ILE or equivalent

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.

DAWSON’s career portal utilizes a third‑party applicant tracking system that allows us to send and receive messages, along with our official DAWSON email addresses. Recruiting emails from DAWSON will only come from @dawsonohana.com or @msg.clrco.com. DAWSON will never: Ask you to send money or purchase equipment as part of the hiring process; Require you to download any apps to interview such as Teams, WhatsApp, etc.; Conduct interviews via Teams chat or messaging‑only platforms; or Request banking information outside of secure onboarding steps. To verify current opportunities, use this official careers page. If you are ever unsure about DAWSON roles and communications, contact us at comms@dawsonohana.com before taking action.

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