Strategic Planner (CENTCOM)

Position Summary A Strategic Policy Analyst is sought to support Department of Defense missions at USCENTCOM in Tampa, FL. This role involves strategic and operational planning, high-level analysis, and coordination with military and civilian partners. Key Responsibilities * Identify long-term objectives and strategic plans for military headquarters or major divisions. * Monitor internal and external strategic issues affecting growth, effectiveness, and operations. * Analyze regional and national-level policies impacting military strategy in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). * Develop and maintain strategic and operational plans, including profitability and productivity assessments. * Prepare briefings and strategic documents for senior military and civilian leadership. * Coordinate operational reviews, resource allocations, and organizational structures. * Build and maintain professional relationships to support planning and event synchronization with partner organizations. Required Qualifications * Experience: * 3+ years with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or * 1+ year with a Master's degree in a related field, or * 7+ years with a high school diploma or equivalent. * Skills: * Strong verbal and written communication. * Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities. * Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS-SCI clearance. * Writing Sample: Required. Compensation Salary Range: $100K-$150K depending on experience Full Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k PTO and Holidays Preferred Qualifications * Experience working at a major command, combatant command, or service-level headquarters (USCENTCOM AOR experience preferred). * J5 experience is highly desired, particularly in strategic planning, policy development, and interagency coordination. * Ability to synthesize discussions into strategic documents such as talking points and information papers. * Proficiency in developing briefing materials and strategic communications for senior leadership. * Familiarity with national security documents (e.g., National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, National Military Strategy, Unified Command Plan). * Strong research and analytical skills.

Created: 2026-04-02