Senior Military Planner

Job Description

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Planner to join our growing Federal Planning team, supporting the National Guard Bureau (NGB). This hybrid role will be based in Arlington, VA, with approximately 50% onsite work at NGB Headquarters and 50% remote. The position is central to coordinating complex planning efforts across all 54 state and territory National Guard organizations, supporting mission readiness, facility needs, and long-term land use strategies nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and land use planning initiatives for military and federal clients, integrating data from internal databases and qualitative insights gathered through collaboration with state-level National Guard organizations.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with all 54 National Guard entities and the NGB central office, ensuring alignment in planning and reporting.
• Develop and manage the Annual Facilities Report, synthesizing quantitative data and input from interviews, site coordination, and ongoing collaboration with stakeholders.
• Act as a key liaison, fielding questions from state National Guard representatives and clarifying data requests to support planning accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate and participate in onsite strategy meetings at NGB Headquarters to support decision-making and planning discussions.
• Ensure all deliverables meet federal and military planning standards, including documentation for master planning, facility constraints, and land use compatibility.

Qualifications

Required Skills