About this role
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 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 a Cyberspace Operations SME to provide onsite support out of Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities
The Cyberspace Operations SME will support the Cyber Warfare Directorate, providing acquisition oversight for critical cyber programs and coordinating the activities of key cyber acquisition governance bodies including the Counter-Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C-C5ISRT) working group. Primary focus will be on coordinating, researching, analyzing, and developing 4-star level presentations called Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs). Each IAPR will focus on enterprise-level interdependencies, capability shortfalls and gaps, and opportunities to mitigate cyber risk to mission via acquisition programs and/or cyberspace policy and authorities changes, requiring a technical understanding of cyberspace operations as well as an ability to frame mission-level considerations.
Qualifications
Required:
- 10+ years of relevant experience with DoD Cyberspace Operations and programs
- 5+ years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System, with a preference for PMO or PEO expertise
- Experience coordinating SES/GO/FO-level governance boards/working groups
- Well-versed in preparing presentations and info/action memos for senior DoD leadership
- Master’s degree
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
Desired:
- Previous experience supporting OSD, Joint Staff, or senior Service staffs
- Experience supporting CYBERCOM
- Recent experience with Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews
Other facts
About Systems Planning and Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs. We deliver timely, objective, and rigorous analysis, helping to solve our US and Allies' most challenging problems.
Powered by a wide-ranging set of differentiated capabilities, SPA is known for deep expertise in operational and programmatic areas. We enable our best and brightest teams to focus on the issue at hand, amplifying their mission-centric experience with our suite of leading-edge software tools, which are designed to customize every solution we deliver.
As a longtime trusted agent, SPA is known for Executing with Excellence. Our five-decade history of providing documented, exceptional quality is the foundation of the trust we establish with each client. Far from being a generic service provider, SPA is well known for innovative approaches that address each client’s unique needs with the expertise and attention they require.
SPA's awards include GovCon Contractor of the Year in 2022, Washington Post Top Workplace consecutively since 2014, and Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion for the past seven consecutive years.
We are growing rapidly, proud to be the service provider, teaming partner, and employer of choice. Join us!
What you'll do
- The Cyberspace Operations SME will support the Cyber Warfare Directorate by providing acquisition oversight for critical cyber programs and coordinating activities of key cyber acquisition governance bodies. The role involves developing Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews that address capability shortfalls and opportunities to mitigate cyber risks.
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