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Senior Military Planner
Senior Military PlannerPond & Company • Arlington, VA, US
Senior Military Planner

Senior Military Planner

Pond & Company • Arlington, VA, US
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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

  • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or a related accredited field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in federal or military planning
  • Experience managing federal contracts and task orders
  • Understanding of federal procurement processes
  • Familiarity with DoD and non-DoD planning requirements and standards
  • Experience in developing facilities design criteria and master planning documentation
  • Required Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and stakeholder engagement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Acrobat
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to mentor junior planners and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
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