C4ISR Acquisition Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense consulting firm based in Arlington, VA, is seeking a C4ISR Acquisition Analyst to provide critical onsite support at the Pentagon. The position necessitates an active TS/SCI clearance and a Master's Degree, along with 10 years of relevant experience in Intelligence Community systems. Responsibilities include acquisition oversight and support for senior Department of War officials. This role demands expertise in both operational and programmatic aspects of space systems, ensuring effective analysis and strategy implementation in support of national security objectives.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with Intelligence Community systems from an operational and programmatic perspective.
• Knowledge of acquisition program management.
• Experience supporting senior DoW or IC staffs.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition oversight and program review of Intelligence Community Major Systems Acquisitions.
• Support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management.
• Deliver subject-matter expertise related to analysis of missions and program goals.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

PMO Experience

Engineering background

Acquisition Analyst expertise

Knowledge of Intelligence Community Direction 801

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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 War, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of War, 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 War (DoW). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(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 future need for a C4ISR Acquisition Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The National Intelligence (NI) Portfolio is composed of 49 acquisition programs executed by Defense agencies within the Intelligence Community and is responsible for the development, operation, and oversight of the nation's space‑based ISR systems and architectures that deliver capabilities addressing the nation's highest priority intelligence needs. Oversight and Milestone Decision Authority of the NI Portfolio is shared between USW (A&S) and the Deputy Director of National Intelligence (DDNI). The NI Portfolio systems/architectures provide the foundation for global situational awareness and addresses the nation's toughest intelligence challenges. SPA is seeking an experienced C4ISR/National Intelligence Acquisition Analyst to provide subject‑matter expertise related to the analysis of missions, program goals and objectives, and overall assessments of Intelligence Community systems and systems architectures. Will support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (SSIPM) in the C4ISR Directorate (primary focus will be on Space‑related ISR platforms). The candidate will provide acquisition oversight and program review of Intelligence Community Major Systems Acquisitions (MSA), requirements, and statutory documentation focused on development of Intelligence Community GEOINT and SIGINT systems and architectures; support OUSW (A&S) and DDNI in their roles as co‑chairs National Intelligence Acquisition Board (NIABs); and support Intelligence Community Program Reviews of MSAs, Special Interest Acquisitions (SIAs), and Experimental Research Demonstrations (ERD).

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Master's Degree
• 10 years of experience with Intelligence Community systems from an operational and programmatic perspective, with expertise with space systems
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Direction 801 with acquisition program management experience
• Experience supporting senior DoW or IC staffs and work in coordination with Joint Staff, OUSW (I&S), DoW CIO, and OS W CAPE
• DAWIA Level II or higher certification(s)
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Focused Skill Sets: PMO Experience (Acquisition Analyst – minimum); DoW 5000 Series; ICD 801; Familiarity with ICD 503 and software development metrics
• Interagency Experience – NGA, NRO, DIA, NSA, ODNI: Mix of experience with multiple agencies
• Holistic Systems Programmatic experience: Engineering background
• Strategic Oversite and understanding of data flow from collection/sensor to mission execution