Operational Planning Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Description

Arrowpoint Corporation, a MorphWorks company, has over 20 years of experience supporting a diverse rangeof clients. We are seeking an Operational Planning Analyst to provide expertise in staff policy, writing, data analysis, and technical knowledge necessary to support strategic and operational planning, briefings, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and participating in strategic planning efforts, taskings, forecasting, and coordination activities, with a specific focus on the U.S. Army Operations Order and the U.S. Marine Corps Planning Process.
• Capable of assessing, analyzing, and providing guidance on policies, plans, and procedures as a member of a G-level staff.
• Adept at helping to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive operational strategy with clearly defined goals and objectives for either a Major Army Command (MACOM) or a Major Subordinate Command (MSC).
• Possesses a working knowledge of the U.S. Armys Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) system.
• Skilled in researching and analyzing U.S. Army doctrine and policy while providing guidance and recommendations that impact organizational efforts and mission success.
• Supports periodic reviews of an organizations Campaign Plan and Lines of Effort (LoE) to track accomplishments, refine elements of the Campaign Plan, and update related products as needed.
• Prepares and delivers an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) that evaluates feasible options, costs, schedules, performance benchmarks, risks, and critical technology elements.
• Prepares and delivers a Business Case Analysis (BCA) addressing strategies, background information, benefits, costs, gap analysis results, and associated risks.
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance is required
• A Bachelor's degree is required
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Knowledge and understanding of Army Doctrine, Policies, and MACOM-level processes
• Technical and operational expertise to support the analysis, development, and/or implementation of strategic and operational documents, plans, products, and venues, as well as battle rhythm events
• Must be able to obtain and maintain relevant credentials to access the worksite and computer systems

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree is preferred
  
• Operational experience as a Brigade (minimum organizational level) Operations Officer, G3/5/7 staffer, or planner.
• Platform or classroom instructor with a particular emphasis on doctrine, planning, or analysis.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of tools and technology.
• Strong technical understanding of Army hierarchy, processes, and structure
• Exceptional verbal and writing skills at the Master's Degree level
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Usual office working conditions
• Some light physical effort is required
• Effective communication, both written and verbal
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
  

About Us

Arrowpoint is a specialized, professional services firm focused on delivering high-impact services with a bias for execution in the areas of project management, change management, cybersecurity engineering, and enterprise technology adoption.

Arrowpoint is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.