Command and Control (C2) Portfolio Analyst

Gridiron IT

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Gridiron IT is seeking a Command and Control (C2) Portfolio Analyst to support a senior defense client with strategy, planning, and acquisition for C2 systems, CJADC2 modernization, and integration. You will perform decision analysis, optimize portfolio investments, and engage with governance groups to reduce enterprise risk.

You will evaluate current C2 capabilities, monitor development of JADC2 initiatives, and synthesize findings for executive stakeholders while coordinating across

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in operational planning, force development, and deployment for C2.
  • Ability to develop strategies, briefs, and information papers for senior DoD staff.
  • Experience translating detailed technical data into executive-level decisions.
  • Anticipates client requirements and delivers with minimal oversight.
  • Knowledge of CJADC2 objectives and related acquisition processes.
  • Familiarity with AAF and JCIDS or PPBE processes.
  • Hold TS/SCI clearance as required.

Responsibilities

  • Support strategy development, planning, and acquisition for C2 systems.
  • Provide decision analysis and optimization recommendations for portfolio investments.
  • Evaluate existing C2 systems to improve operations and network performance.
  • Monitor JADC2 capabilities development and gather lessons learned data.
  • Engage with internal and external governance groups and working bodies.

Skills

5+ years experience
Cross-functional delivery
Executive-level briefing
Independent problem solving
CJADC2 knowledge
AAF/JCIDS/PPBE knowledge
TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Command and Control (C2) Portfolio Analyst

Work Type: Full-Time Onsite

Remote Work: No

Job Description

As a Command-and-Control Portfolio Analyst, you’ll bring in-depth understanding and expertise to support a senior defense client in the strategy development, implementation planning, and acquisition, transition, and resource-related assessments for Command and Control (C2) systems, programs, and concepts, including Combined Joint All-Domain C2 (CJADC2) modernization and integration. You’ll apply leading-edge principles and concepts to provide expert technical, acquisition, and program support for interoperability and cooperative development in the C2 capability portfolio. You’ll complete decision analysis for addressing complex DoD acquisition and investment problems, providing recommendations, executing plans to optimize portfolio investments, and reducing enterprise risk. You’ll evaluate existing C2 systems to identify operational deficiencies and network performance improvements. You’ll monitor the development and experimental execution of JADC2 capabilities and assist with the collection and analysis of after actions and lessons learned information that will be used to develop and deliver JADC2 capabilities for the warfighter. You’ll engage in variety of internal and external technical working groups and governance bodies.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience operational planning, force development, and deployment for joint target cycle or command and control mission sets
  • Experience as a self starter, effectively executing the action and staff officer role on OSD, Joint Staff, or Service/Agency-level headquarter staff including developing strategies, decision briefs, and information papers and analyzing policy documents for the DoD
  • Experience with working as part of a cross-functional delivery team, integrating and incorporating detailed technical data from multiple team members into executive-level decision-making products, and communicating the findings, insights, and recommendations to senior-level clients effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate client and stakeholder requirements, perform proactively while paying strict attention to detail, and work with minimum oversight
  • Knowledge of CJADC2 objectives and goals
  • Knowledge of the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) and either the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) or Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • TS/SCI clearance
Nice To Have Qualifications
  • Experience with implementing, modernizing, and transitioning military C2 technologies
  • Experience in Joint Command and Service operations center
  • Experience with Program Management or Capability Portfolio Management
  • Expertise in writing and synthesizing data from multiple sources into comprehensive technical documents that are easy to comprehend
  • Expertise undertaking analytical activities for US government acquisition programs, including stakeholder requirements definition, requirements analysis, test and evaluation, trade studies, or architecture design per US government processes
  • Ability to work independently, creatively, and analytically in a problem-solving environment
  • Knowledge of the technology and implementation approaches for enterprise architectures, cloud computing, common operating pictures
Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI Clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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