Job Abstract

ID

2024-18889

Category

Program Analysis

Security Clearance Requirement

Top Secret

Type

Regular Full-Time

Level

Senior

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.

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 an immediate need for a Senior Technical Operations SME to provide onsite support out of Lorton, VA.

As a Senior Technical Operations Subject Matter Expert, you will provide support to one of DTRA’s premier Research and Development Divisions by facilitating technical operations, fluidly interpreting requirements, and spearheading program integration as you work with other SMEs to deliver cross-functional objectives in support of strategic goals. Will support CCMD engagements, recommend process improvements, and collaborate with program managers, technologists, and operators to advance highly-diverse technological capabilities. Responsibilities will include: creating and improving channels of communication with upper echelons and collaborating across DTRA to achieve Division objectives; determining scope of requirements and aligning them to strategy; and defining and implementing prioritization processes while taking ownership of tracking progress. Apply a combination of technical, programmatic, and operational experience as a strong team player, and institutional knowledge of the organization, the ability to positively influence operations and information flow, and maintain programmatic accountability. Will provide leadership, monitor program performance, coach for improvement, identify best practices, and participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating systems to achieve goals.

Travel required up to 25%

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business, or related field or commensurate experience
• 10-15 years of operational and/or technical experience
• Excellent personal initiative, professional savviness, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, comfortable working in a dynamic environment, and must also demonstrate the willingness and ability to research, learn, and advise on new areas of knowledge
• Experience with analyzing and evaluating new initiatives, technologies, and programs to meet mission requirements
• Strong understanding of technology transition
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI

Desired:

• Experience with DTRA, CBRNE, and/or CWMD
• Experience with Special Operations
• Experience in INDOPACOM and/or CENTCOM
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate program/project level information and requirements mapping management
• Familiarity with research and development, science and technology, testing and evaluation, acquisition, and program management