Planning Integration Analyst

Background

Vectrona is seeking a Planning Integrations Analyst to support NGB J5-J efforts to align state-level National Guard planning with federal campaign plans, contingency operations, and homeland response missions. This role serves as the operational integrator between state planning documents and federal strategic guidance, ensuring that National Guard equities are accurately represented, standardized, and synchronized across the Joint Planning Enterprise.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review and assess state National Guard plans for alignment with federal campaign and contingency plans
• Coordinate with State Adjutants General (TAGs), State J-5 planners, and NGB directorates to ensure plan standardization and synchronization
• Evaluate and track Mission Ready Packages (MRPs), readiness assessments, and plan compliance with JP 5.0
• Prepare In-Progress Review (IPR) briefings and provide updates to NGB leadership on planning status and gaps
• Support the development and annual assessment of Campaign Support Plans, identifying National Guard equities and recommending updates
• Advise state planners on how to meet CNGB strategic guidance and Joint Staff planning standards
• Maintain an organized repository of quarterly plan submissions from all 54 states and territories
• Monitor CCMD campaign planning efforts to identify opportunities for state-level integration

Preferred Education/Degree

• Bachelor’s degree in National Security, Strategic Studies, or related field
• JPME Phase I or equivalent joint professional education preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in joint planning, campaign plan development, or homeland defense integration
• Deep understanding of JP 5.0, Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), and campaign plan structures
• Experience interfacing with Combatant Commands, State J-5 planners, or other Joint Staff planning entities
• Ability to review and interpret strategic guidance documents and operational plans
• Familiarity with National Guard readiness and response mechanisms, including MRPs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to brief senior leaders
• Proficient in preparing IPRs, plan assessments, and plan development timelines
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple state/federal planning inputs

Other Information

• Status: Full-Time, Contingent Upon Award
• Location: Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, VA (some work at the Pentagon)
• Start date: 1 April 2026
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Travel: Occasional CONUS travel required; coordination with State J-5s and support to regional campaign planning may involve site visits