Strategic Planner

Strategic Planner (POAS)

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

DEFTEC is seeking an experienced Strategic Planner for a position supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The Strategic Planner shall provide threat analysis and planning support within the Operations-Analysis Department, Operations Integration Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to enable threat awareness and understanding for its global customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Provide expertise and management of a quality control program for intelligence analysis and reporting
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic planning support for issues involving intelligence policy and interaction with IC components
• Assist in the development of SOPs, information papers and other guidance documents
• Provide staff action management support - classified, unclassified (task management tool)
• Provide long range planning and cross-Directorate calendar support coordination
• Provide senior leader engagements coordination and support, synchronizing activities with the DTRA Director's Action Group
• Provide high-level operational and organizational performance requirements
• Monitor and report performance measures and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of active initiatives
• Perform concept and feasibility studies and conduct cost/benefit analysis for new initiatives
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic planning support for issues involving intelligence policy and interaction with IC components
• Monitor and maintain situational awareness of the information technology (IT) infrastructure and coordinate requirements for support
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the Department's Troop to Task resourcing and other PPBE, reorganization, and staffing activities as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of ten (10) years of military experience in planning/strategic planning.
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with a high-level of accountability.
• Demonstrated experience in the ability and skills to manage multiple projects, keep track of, or adjust, existing tasks while identifying new tasks and expectations as projects evolve.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and articulate correspondence with a focus on quality control and attention to detail; excellent oral and written communication skills geared towards senior executives.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills that foster teamwork and create positive relationships with staff and principals.
• Working knowledge of coordination requirements for the successful preparation and approval of reports, briefings, memoranda, and presentations.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, plan, problem solve, and adapt in a fast-paced and strategic environment under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding , and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.