Job Abstract

Joint Command and Control Subject Matter Expert

Job Locations US-VA-Alexandria

ID: 2024-18793
Category: Program Analysis
Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/ SCI
Type: Regular Full-Time
Level: Senior

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 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 Joint Command and Control Analyst to provide onsite support out of the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

The candidate will support the C4ISR Directorate within the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management. The C4ISR directorate conducts portfolio management of the modernization and sustainment of the DoD Communication Systems, Networks, and ISR systems. The analyst will assist the government in conducting technical analyses and assessments of joint service, allied, and coalition Joint Command and Control (C2) capabilities in support of Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs) and Competitive Acquisition Pathfinders (CAPs). Will facilitate and provide support for Joint C2-related working groups and governance bodies, including the Joint All Domain C2 Cross Functional Team, the C2 Senior Steering Group for Acquisition (C2 SSG-A), Program Manager-Chief Engineer Steering Group (PM-CESG), and the Systems Engineering and Integration Working Group (SE&I WG), and participate in governance structures such as the Deputy’s Management Action Group (DMAG), Command Control Communications Leadership Board (C3LB), Cyber Council, Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) CFT, Innovation Steering Group, Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) and Mission Partner Environment Executive Steering Group. Will also support all elements of the Defense Acquisition System, JROC processes such as JCIDS and PPBE, and the legislative process. Support technical exchanges and information sharing in support of portfolio management and oversight of networks and communications systems.

Qualifications

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
MA/MS degree
10+ years of experience supporting the development of technical analyses for C2 systems
2+ years of experience supporting the DoD PPBE process, acquisition process, and JCIDS process
Experience supporting the Defense Acquisition System, including experience with Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathways
Demonstrated expertise and experience in the technical development, integration, and operational employment of C2 systems
Experience conducting Cost/Schedule/Performance analyses of C2 acquisition programs
Knowledge of the Joint C2 portfolio of programs and initiatives related to technical, requirements, policy, and governance
Experience supporting major DoD staffs (OSD and/or Joint Staff experience preferred)

SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.