Analyst - NGB

About the role

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking an Analyst to support the Air National Guard Plans and Programs Directorate. The ideal candidate needs 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 analyzing for any impact on the Air National Guard (ANG).
• Serving as effective representation for the ANG Director’s Action Group (DAG) and the Director of Air National Guard (DANG).
• Coordinating and communicating with Headquarters Air Force (HAF), the National Guard Bureau, Air Force Major Commands (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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Benefits

Anticipated salary range for this position: $90,000 - $100,000. Work Environment: Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and/or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 0-10% / Minimal travel.

Prior Experience

• 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).