Torch is seeking a Strategic Planner with subject matter expertise in DoD Strategy & Policy and a basic understanding of Counter – small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) to support the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO). The Strategic Planner will support the JCO Director, Deputy Director, Strategy & Policy Division Chief and other team member actions as a focal point for the JCO regarding C-sUAS Strategy. The Strategic Planner will support development, synchronize, and execute strategy actions related to DoD C-sUAS operations. The incumbent will support Strategy and Policy proposals and programs that further the strategic and operational goals and objectives of the C-sUAS enterprise.

Duties will include:

• Maintain situational awareness of existing and emerging DoD C-sUAS strategy.
• Understand and shape the JCO C-sUAS mission and strategy, and develop plans to materialize the strategy.
• Research and evaluate the implications and consequences of varied strategy options and recommend courses of action to JCO Leadership.
• Assess the organizations processes, plans and resources to ensure actions align with strategic goals.
• Work in conjunction with DoD strategists to provide insight and improve current and future strategy development.
• Provide support and insight on the threats, opportunities and impacts of organizational change. 
• Execute staff actions and assigned taskings to support JCO efforts; prepare and manage internal/external taskings to support stakeholders via task management systems.
• Prepares written products (reports, info papers, presentations, and executive summaries) to shape and defend JCO positions; prepare and present briefings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent the JCO in C-sUAS forums as a team leader or participant to advocate for the JCO.
• Respond to requests for information from C-sUAS stakeholders.

• Secret level security clearance is required, Top Secret preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 5-10 years of related work experience
• Must have a basic understanding of the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) mission
• Senior Military Staff experience required

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full time

Security Clearance: Secret, Top Secret preferred.

Schedule: 40 hours, Mon-Fri, 8-5

Work Location: Crystal City, Arlington, VA.

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. 

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.