NC3 Program Analyst

Arenatechnologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an NC3 Acquisition Program Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of DoD acquisition experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. The analyst will evaluate indications and warnings for NC3, integrate portfolios, and coordinate with DoD sponsors and leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years experience with DoW acquisition process (PPBE, DoDI 5000.02).
• Experience with capability portfolio management.
• Ability to synthesize information into papers, briefings, and presentations for senior DoW leaders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership evaluating and integrating indications and warning and situation monitoring for NC3 programs.
• Support liaison with program sponsors and DoW NC3 leadership.
• Ensure timely execution of tasks and quality of technical products using best engineering practices.
• Apply understanding of NC3 capabilities and limitations in operations and investments.
• Prepare briefing books, read-ahead memos, and concise communications for senior leaders.

Skills

DoD acquisition process

Capability portfolio management

Technical briefing/writing

TS/SCI clearance

Onsite work

NC3/Indications & Warning

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 an NC3 Acquisition Program Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The NC3 Program Analyst will support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASW(SSIPM)) Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) directorate. The candidate shall provide technical leadership evaluating and integrating indications and warning and situation monitoring for programs for NC3, and support technical efforts and liaison with program sponsors and DoW NC3 program leadership. Assist in ensuring timely execution of tasks and the quality of technical products through the application of best engineering practices; apply understanding of the capabilities and limitations of current NC3 Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment capabilities; provide support for the integration of investment portfolios, critical development paths, and mission analysis across the NC3 domain; ensure NC3 indications and warning and situation monitoring capabilities are structured to include both traditional and emerging threats; assist in monitoring all DoD Nuclear Threat Monitoring research and engineering investments; prepare senior leaders for engagements across the department in the form of briefing books, read-ahead memos, and daily interaction's with key stakeholders; and communicate clearly and concisely to distill a wide variety of information for senior leaders.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years experience with DoW acquisition process (PPBE, DoDI 5000.02)
• Experience with capability portfolio management
• Ability to synthesize information into papers, briefings, and presentations for senior DoW leaders
• Experience writing for and presenting to senior DoW decision makers; demonstrated organizational, analytical, and writing skills
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• PMP Certification or DAWIA Program Management Certification
• 8+ years of experience on tasks associated with Indications and Warning, NC3 Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment, Ballistic Missile Defense, DoW Space or Ground Based Sensor Systems
• Experience conducting technical and programmatic analysis of DoW Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems and programs
• Knowledge of NC3 mission, concept of operations, roles and relationships across DoW
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience working with OSW, Joint Staff, and/or Service-level staffs

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.

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.

• Competitive base pay
• Variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
• Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000.00/Yr.