Junior Doctrine Analyst

Apogee Solutions, a Woman-Owned Small Business, is seeking a full-time Junior Doctrine Analyst to support the Joint Staff, J7 Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD). Qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.

The Junior Doctrine Analyst is responsible for providing doctrine subject matter expertise in the Joint Doctrine development and revision process. The JEDD is an integral part of the Joint Staff J7 and is responsible for shaping military readiness by managing Joint professional education policies developing Joint doctrine, and incorporating lessons learned into future force operations. The JEDD updates Joint operational publications and terminology, oversees professional education policy and curriculum standards, and integrates operational insights into training and doctrine publications.

The Junior Doctrine Analyst will:

• Help develop, assess, and maintain Joint doctrine that supports warfighter readiness and decision-making.
• Support full doctrine lifecycle, conducting analytical reviews, updating Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) content, preparing briefings and read‑ahead materials, supporting working groups, and collaborating with Joint Staff personnel, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Services, and doctrine communities.
• Contribute to terminology and allied doctrine research, assist with editing and coordination in tools like Joint Doctrine Development Tool (JDDT), and help sustain key doctrine systems.
• Ensure doctrine remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with Joint force needs.

Required Experience

• Active DOD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Associates degree with three years operational military experience OR at least five years operational military experience
• Demonstrated success in six or more of the following areas:
  • Knowledge of fundamental principles which describe and guide proper use of Joint doctrine
  • Knowledge of Joint principles relating to the assessment and development of Joint and multinational doctrine
  • Knowledge of the Joint Staff Structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships
  • Knowledge of Joint Staff relationships with CCMDs, Services, and DoD Agencies
  • Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Knowledge of Joint and Service Lessons Learned Systems to conduct research and develop reports
  • Knowledge of Universal Joint Tasks process and its relationship with Joint Doctrine
  • Knowledge of modern English grammar usage
  • Knowledge to preparation for, and conduct working groups and conferences
  • Knowledge of conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluations

Salary Range: $86,000 to $98,000