Cyberspace Operations SME

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Cyberspace Operations SME to support the Joint Office and Defense customers in Alexandria, VA. The role emphasizes acquisition oversight, governance coordination, and review of critical cyber programs.

You will prepare Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs), frame mission-level considerations, and present findings to senior DoD leadership. Onsite work is required to collaborate with government and industry partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with DoD Cyberspace Operations and related programs.
• 5+ years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System (PMO/PEO preferred).
• Experience coordinating SES/GO/FO-level governance boards/committees.
• Proven ability to prepare presentations and memos for senior DoD leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, research, analyze, and develop Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs).
• Focus on enterprise-level interdependencies, capability gaps, and mitigation of cyber risk to mission via acquisition programs or policy changes.

Skills

DoD Cyberspace Ops

Defense Acquisition System

Governance coordination

Executive presentations

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.

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 Cyberspace Operations SME to provide onsite support out of Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

The Cyberspace Operations SME will support the Cyber Warfare Directorate, providing acquisition oversight for critical cyber programs and coordinating the activities of key cyber acquisition governance bodies including the Counter-Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C-C5ISRT) working group. Primary focus will be on coordinating, researching, analyzing, and developing 4-star level presentations called Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs). Each IAPR will focus on enterprise-level interdependencies, capability shortfalls and gaps, and opportunities to mitigate cyber risk to mission via acquisition programs and/or cyberspace policy and authorities changes, requiring a technical understanding of cyberspace operations as well as an ability to frame mission-level considerations.

Required

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with DoD Cyberspace Operations and programs
• 5+ years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System, with a preference for PMO or PEO expertise
• Experience coordinating SES/GO/FO-level governance boards/working groups
• Well-versed in preparing presentations and info/action memos for senior DoD leadership
• Master’s degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired

• Previous experience supporting OSD, Joint Staff, or senior Service staffs
• Experience supporting CYBERCOM
• Recent experience with Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $215,000.00/Yr.