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OSD Program Analyst - NC3 I&W
Unavailable, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
OverviewSystems 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 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.
The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.
We have a near-term need for an OSD Program Analyst - NC3 I&W to provide onsite support at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
ResponsibilitiesThe NC3 Analyst will support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD (SSIPM)) Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) directorate. The candidate shall provide technical leadership evaluating and integrating indications and warning and situation monitoring for programs for NC3, and support technical efforts and liaison with program sponsors and DoD NC3 program leadership. Assist in ensuring timely execution of tasks and the quality of technical products through the application of best engineering practices; apply understanding of the capabilities and limitations of current NC3 Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment capabilities; provide support for the integration of investment portfolios, critical development paths, and mission analysis across the NC3 domain; ensure NC3 indications and warning and situation monitoring capabilities are structured to include both traditional and emerging threats; assist in monitoring all DoD Nuclear Threat Monitoring research and engineering investments; prepare senior leaders for engagements across the department in the form of briefing books, read-ahead memos, and daily interaction's with key stakeholders; and communicate clearly and concisely to distill a wide variety of information for senior leaders.
QualificationsRequired:
BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience on tasks associated with Indications and Warning, NC3 Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment, Ballistic Missile Defense, DoD Space or Ground Based Sensor Systems
5+ years experience with DoD acquisition process (PPBE, DoDI 5000.02)
Experience conducting technical and programmatic analysis of DoD Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems and programs
Knowledge of NC3 mission, concept of operations, roles and relationships across DoD
Experience with capability portfolio management
Ability to synthesize information into papers, briefings, and presentations for senior DoD leaders
Experience writing for and presenting to senior DoD decision makers; demonstrated organizational, analytical, and writing skills
TS/SCI clearance
Desired:
PM Certification or DAWIA Level 2/3 in Program Management
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience working with OSD, Joint Staff, and/or Service-level staffs
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 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.
The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.
We have a near-term need for an OSD Program Analyst - NC3 I&W to provide onsite support at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
ResponsibilitiesThe NC3 Analyst will support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD (SSIPM)) Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) directorate. The candidate shall provide technical leadership evaluating and integrating indications and warning and situation monitoring for programs for NC3, and support technical efforts and liaison with program sponsors and DoD NC3 program leadership. Assist in ensuring timely execution of tasks and the quality of technical products through the application of best engineering practices; apply understanding of the capabilities and limitations of current NC3 Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment capabilities; provide support for the integration of investment portfolios, critical development paths, and mission analysis across the NC3 domain; ensure NC3 indications and warning and situation monitoring capabilities are structured to include both traditional and emerging threats; assist in monitoring all DoD Nuclear Threat Monitoring research and engineering investments; prepare senior leaders for engagements across the department in the form of briefing books, read-ahead memos, and daily interaction's with key stakeholders; and communicate clearly and concisely to distill a wide variety of information for senior leaders.
QualificationsRequired:
BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience on tasks associated with Indications and Warning, NC3 Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment, Ballistic Missile Defense, DoD Space or Ground Based Sensor Systems
5+ years experience with DoD acquisition process (PPBE, DoDI 5000.02)
Experience conducting technical and programmatic analysis of DoD Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems and programs
Knowledge of NC3 mission, concept of operations, roles and relationships across DoD
Experience with capability portfolio management
Ability to synthesize information into papers, briefings, and presentations for senior DoD leaders
Experience writing for and presenting to senior DoD decision makers; demonstrated organizational, analytical, and writing skills
TS/SCI clearance
Desired:
PM Certification or DAWIA Level 2/3 in Program Management
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience working with OSD, Joint Staff, and/or Service-level staffs