Electronic Warfare Acquisition Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A government solutions provider is seeking a Senior Electronic Warfare Acquisition Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. This role involves supporting portfolio management for Electronic Warfare efforts, conducting research, and providing analytic support to senior leaders. Candidates should have a Master's degree, over 12 years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. This positions requires a strong background in Defense Acquisitions and the ability to work onsite based on client needs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in the Electronic Warfare domain.
• 5+ years of relevant experience working in Defense Acquisitions.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Willingness for occasional travel (less than 10%).
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
• Ability to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Support OSW portfolio management of Electronic Warfare-related efforts.
• Provide analytic support to the Electronic Warfare Executive Committee.
• Develop memorandums and presentations for senior leaders.
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Electronic Warfare expertise

Analytic support

Portfolio management

Communication skills

On-site work

Less than 10% travel

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 Sr. EW Acquisition Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an experienced Acquisition Program Analyst to support OSW portfolio management of the DoW Electronic Warfare-related sustainment and modernization efforts. Will apply extensive operational, technical, and programmatic experience aligning with the platforms and issues associated with Electronic Warfare. Assist senior government leaders by providing analytic support to the Electronic Warfare Executive Committee (EXCOM), conducting research into enterprise-level issues during Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews, and responding to Congressional inquiries. Develop memorandums and presentations suitable for senior leader discussions and decisions, and capture the key points of highly complex topics. Will also provide general action office support and coordinate across multiple stakeholders in the Services, Combatant Commands, and other OSW offices.

Qualifications

Required

• 12+ years of relevant experience in the Electronic Warfare domain, with a preferred focus on Airborne Electronic Attack (surface/ground Electronic Attack and Electronic Support/SIGINT)
• 5+ years of relevant experience working in Defense Acquisitions
• Master's degree
• Experience supporting senior DoW /Service staffs
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Willingness for occasional travel (less than 10%)
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired

• Previous SAP access
• PMO/PEO experience