Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
CBW Technical Program Analyst
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc, Lorton, Virginia, us, 22199
CBW Technical Program Analyst
Job Locations
US-VA-Lorton
ID
2024-19345
Category
Program Analysis
Security Clearance Requirement
Secret
Type
Regular Full-Time
Level
Mid-level
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing
Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. JOID assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading edge technologies to counter WMD in support of CCMDs and transitioning these technologies to military services and COCOMs. SPA provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat and Countering Threat Network technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations. We have a near-term need for a Technical Program Analyst to provide onsite support in Lorton, VA. Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on projects by providing research and development (R&D) analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Research and Development Chemical Biological Department with emphasis on support to the Joint Technology Advancement Team (JTAT) by acting as an integrator and advisor between Science and Technology Managers, DoD scientists and engineers, and Warfighters; informing design of, operational coordination of, and advisement of Warfighter engagement events; facilitating analysis of early technologies for operational considerations (form, fit, function, CONOPS/CONEMPS, etc); and attending relevant enterprise and technical meetings, reviews, conferences, and the like to stay informed of current and ongoing work. Analyze and synthesize complex problems and support the development of solutions to these complex problems using problem solving techniques to address and resolve issues. Perform with guidance, and defined objectives, priorities and deadlines from team lead or supervisor for technical and administrative direction. Support collaboration with other Chemical Biological Divisions to guide and inform the identification and validation of technologies to ensure they are relevant to the Warfighter and the enterprise, account for and not duplicative of (to the best of their knowledge) other ongoing work within and external to the enterprise, and within scope. Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) that represent the central idea, operational approaches, and concept required capabilities in joint concepts for the purpose of evaluation and development of early S&T efforts to support the joint force development process and further the efforts of the CBDP objectives. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree in international relations or national security
3-5 years of relevant professional experience Ability to break down complex unstructured problems, lay out objective approaches, and develop solutions Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical subjects to technical and non-technical stakeholders Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Familiar with military operations and planning Understanding of Chemical and Biological Defense Programs Active DoD Secret clearance Desired: Master's degree Graduate of an advanced warfighting school (SAMS, SAW, JAWS, SAAS, MAWS) Experience assessing developing/pre-fielded technologies Chemical and Biological Defense Program experience Experience with Materiel development/acquisition process Military operational experience Active DoD Top Secret clearance
Job Locations
US-VA-Lorton
ID
2024-19345
Category
Program Analysis
Security Clearance Requirement
Secret
Type
Regular Full-Time
Level
Mid-level
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing
Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. JOID assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading edge technologies to counter WMD in support of CCMDs and transitioning these technologies to military services and COCOMs. SPA provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat and Countering Threat Network technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations. We have a near-term need for a Technical Program Analyst to provide onsite support in Lorton, VA. Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on projects by providing research and development (R&D) analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Research and Development Chemical Biological Department with emphasis on support to the Joint Technology Advancement Team (JTAT) by acting as an integrator and advisor between Science and Technology Managers, DoD scientists and engineers, and Warfighters; informing design of, operational coordination of, and advisement of Warfighter engagement events; facilitating analysis of early technologies for operational considerations (form, fit, function, CONOPS/CONEMPS, etc); and attending relevant enterprise and technical meetings, reviews, conferences, and the like to stay informed of current and ongoing work. Analyze and synthesize complex problems and support the development of solutions to these complex problems using problem solving techniques to address and resolve issues. Perform with guidance, and defined objectives, priorities and deadlines from team lead or supervisor for technical and administrative direction. Support collaboration with other Chemical Biological Divisions to guide and inform the identification and validation of technologies to ensure they are relevant to the Warfighter and the enterprise, account for and not duplicative of (to the best of their knowledge) other ongoing work within and external to the enterprise, and within scope. Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) that represent the central idea, operational approaches, and concept required capabilities in joint concepts for the purpose of evaluation and development of early S&T efforts to support the joint force development process and further the efforts of the CBDP objectives. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree in international relations or national security
3-5 years of relevant professional experience Ability to break down complex unstructured problems, lay out objective approaches, and develop solutions Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical subjects to technical and non-technical stakeholders Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Familiar with military operations and planning Understanding of Chemical and Biological Defense Programs Active DoD Secret clearance Desired: Master's degree Graduate of an advanced warfighting school (SAMS, SAW, JAWS, SAAS, MAWS) Experience assessing developing/pre-fielded technologies Chemical and Biological Defense Program experience Experience with Materiel development/acquisition process Military operational experience Active DoD Top Secret clearance