Cyber Operations, Technical, & Acquisition SME

Systems Planning & Analysis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid/unpaid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Cyber Operations, Technical, & Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to lead and oversee DoW cyber acquisition, budget, and development activities in Chantilly, VA.

This role requires top-level clearance, extensive leadership experience across DoD and IC contexts, and the ability to coordinate complex schedules and milestones. The position emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with security protocols,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application.
• 10+ years of technical and operational leadership experience at tactical, operational, Combatant Command, and national levels.
• Experience planning and leading DoW Cyber acquisition and development activities.
• Experience budgeting and developing cyber task direction letters, statements of work, progress reports, and project schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare written reports and presentations for senior decision makers using critical thinking.
• Knowledge of writing requirements for cyber capability development and operations planning.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan, work, and deliver while leading a diverse team.
• Experience supporting IC or DoD compartmented/special access programs.
• Knowledge of current and emerging cyber technologies and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of external organizations and academic institutions focused on cyber.
• Leadership and soft skills to work independently, lead a team, communicate, and mentor.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Must be able to work full time in a Chantilly, VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces; limited remote work possible.

Responsibilities

• Generate, validate, and oversee contract performance, testing evaluation, and operational acceptance for DoW R&D rapid prototyping programs.
• Plan and lead DoW Cyber acquisition and development activities.
• Budget and develop cyber task direction letters, SOWs, key tasks, critical milestones, progress reports, project schedules, and revise documents to meet program objectives.
• Abandon development efforts when necessary to redistribute resources and keep stakeholders informed.
• Write requirements for cyber capability development and operations planning.
• Analyze organizational cyber policy, validate technology trend data, define and integrate mission environments, and establish communication channels with stakeholders and partners.
• Review monthly progress reports from performers.
• Draft spend plans, track funding requests and expenditures, and coordinate quarterly Technical Exchange Meetings.
• Assist in maintaining program schedule, meeting fiscal goals, and enforcing security protocols.
• Ensure capabilities meet DoW/USCYBERCOM requirements and R&D Office programmatic schedules.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

Independent work

Mentoring

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business experience, we provide enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity for the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our Space and Intelligence Division supports missions in space, cyber, and special operations, and partners with agencies such as the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Warfare Analysis Center, and US Space Command.

Position Title

Cyber Operations, Technical, & Acquisition Subject Matter Expert

Responsibilities

• Generate, validate, and oversee contract performance, testing evaluation, and operational acceptance for DoW R&D rapid prototyping programs.
• Plan and lead DoW Cyber acquisition and development activities.
• Budget and develop cyber task direction letters, SOWs, key tasks, critical milestones, progress reports, project schedules, and revise documents to meet program objectives.
• Abandon development efforts when necessary to redistribute resources and keep stakeholders informed.
• Write requirements for cyber capability development and operations planning.
• Analyze organizational cyber policy, validate technology trend data, define and integrate mission environments, and establish communication channels with stakeholders and partners.
• Review monthly progress reports from performers.
• Draft spend plans, track funding requests and expenditures, and coordinate quarterly Technical Exchange Meetings.
• Assist in maintaining program schedule, meeting fiscal goals, and enforcing security protocols.
• Ensure capabilities meet DoW/USCYBERCOM requirements and R&D Office programmatic schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application.
• 10+ years of technical and operational leadership experience, including at tactical, operational, Combatant Command, and national levels, and relevant intelligence community experience.
• Experience planning and leading DoW Cyber acquisition and development activities.
• Experience budgeting and developing cyber task direction letters, statements of work, progress reports, and project schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare written reports and presentations for senior decision makers using critical thinking.
• Knowledge of writing requirements for cyber capability development and operations planning.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan, work, and deliver while leading a diverse team.
• Experience supporting IC or DoD compartmented/special access programs.
• Knowledge of current and emerging cyber technologies and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies with exploitation potential.
• Knowledge of external organizations and academic institutions focused on cyber.
• Leadership and soft skills to work independently, lead a team, communicate, and mentor.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Must be able to work full time in a Chantilly, VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces; limited remote work possible.

Desired Qualifications

• Program Management certification (PMP or DAWIA Level II/III).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $200,000 – $225,000 per year. Compensation includes competitive base pay and variable opportunities. Employees are eligible for health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Specific programs and options vary by location and hire date.