Army Assessments Planner

*** Requires Eligibility for a DoD TS/SCI Clearance***

Cahaba Federal Solutions is a rapidly growing small business specializing in intelligence, prototyping and integration, systems engineering, and technology development. Recognized as one of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® for the past two years, as a Best Place for Working Parents®, and as the winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Emerging Business of the Year® for 2025, Cahaba is a trusted partner in advancing national security through innovative solutions to critical challenges. We are committed to supporting our nation's most vital missions with dedication and expertise. Joining the Cahaba team means access to meaningful career growth, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to tackle engaging and impactful work.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly skilled Army Assessments Planner to provide support to the Army Deputy Chief of Staff G-2 (DCS G-2), Directorate of Strategy & Transformation (DAMI-ST).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and assessments in support of DAMI ST decision-making on integrated intelligence analysis, strategic planning, and business transformation initiatives.
• Apply operations research, statistical modeling, simulation, and data science techniques to evaluate alternative courses of action and assess operational effectiveness.
• Provide analytical support for Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, aligning recommendations with mission objectives and fiscal constraints.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights, preparing reports, dashboards, and executive-level briefings for government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Army Staff (ARSTAF) to provide intelligence support and integrated assessments in the form of briefings, documents, and in-person meetings.
• Support policy and strategy development by providing evidence-based recommendations to senior leaders.
• Manage and execute analytical studies from problem definition through final recommendations, ensuring rigor, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Coordinate across diverse teams and organizations to ensure intelligence systems and modernization efforts are evaluated holistically.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and best practices to inform future investments and capability development.
• Support the DAMI ST leadership as they engage with joint, interagency, and multinational partners to provide coordinated analysis and support broader mission planning.

Required Qualifications

• Requires Eligibility for a DoD TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 10 years of professional experience applying operations research and analytical methods to military or national security challenges.
• Pentagon/Joint Staff/ARSTAF experience providing decision support to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and Army/DoD resource management.
• Understanding of the Intelligence Community or experience integrating intelligence into organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings.
• Proven ability to lead and execute analytic studies, integrating modeling, simulation, and statistical analysis.
• Experience collaborating with joint, interagency, and multinational partners to support strategic and operational planning.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to multitask in a high paced environment
• Requires eligibility for a DoD TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in operations research, applied mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, or related discipline.
• Former U.S. Army Operations Research/Systems Analyst (ORSA) / Functional Area 49 (FA49).
• Experience supporting OSD, Joint Staff, or Combatant Commands in addition to Army Staff.
• Experience working with or within the defense industry supporting government contracts.

Cahaba's full-time employees are rewarded with competitive salaries* and an outstanding comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, Guardian vision and dental insurance, company-funded life, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, generous paid time off, and robust retirement plan solutions.

Employment opportunities at Cahaba Federal Solutions are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, to include a candidate's relevant work experience, location, skills, and certifications.

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