Program Analyst I&A - ONTA

The Tauri Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Eight paid hours a year for charity

Job summary

The Tauri Group is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense in Alexandria, Virginia. This role involves intelligence analysis, program tracking, and engaging with senior leadership in the Department of Defense.

Ideal candidates must have a current TOP SECRET clearance and the ability to manage classified information. The position offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to ongoing client and stakeholder engagement and the chance to tackle complex defense challenges.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience in defense-related analysis is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with DoD leadership.

Responsibilities

• Engage with ONTA to align analysis efforts with DoD priorities.
• Develop and maintain program tracking files for analytic efforts.
• Prepare tailored summaries of analytic efforts for stakeholders.
• Coordinate production and delivery of weekly status reports.
• Provide OPSEC support for classified materials.

Skills

TOP SECRET clearance

Intelligence analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Established in 2001, The Tauri Group is a professional services firm known for our
analytic rigor, practical solutions, and trusted advice in the areas of CBRN
threat mitigation, defense science and technology, homeland security, and
adjacent domains. We offer the financial stability and breadth of capability of
a large company coupled with the corporate commitment and attention of a small
firm. Our subject matter expertise, determination, agility, and commitment to
active and ongoing client and stakeholder engagement enable us to solve tough
problems and deliver results-oriented solutions that help our customers achieve
mission success. We tackle our clients’ most challenging problems by
combining analytical rigor with world-class expertise and relevant operational
experience. At The Tauri Group, we do what’s right for the Program, the
Mission, and the Nation.

Job Description

Program Analyst

Office of Net Technical Assessment ONTA

We are seeking a Program Analyst to provide support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) Research & Engineering (R&E) Office of Net Technical Assessment (ONTA). This position shall provide support to the OUSD(R&E)/SIAC in the areas of Intelligence and analysis related matters.

Candidates must have a current TOP SECRET clearance, SCI ability to obtain and maintain SCI.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Engage with ONTA/OASD(R&E)/OUSD(AT&L) to align complex analysis efforts to established S&T Priorities as outlined by the Department of Defense and associated services/agencies/offices
• Identify and interface regularly with DoD Senior Leadership, OASD(R&E) Communities of Interest, the Intelligence Community, FFRDC and UARC performers, and all other applicable Service and Agency representatives, in order to timely and effectively identify, execute, and evaluate analytic efforts
• Develop and maintain program tracking files and systems for all analytic efforts to provide regular and ad hoc status updates to DoD Senior Leadership, study Stakeholders and Sponsors, and other audiences as appropriate
• Prepare and deliver tailored summaries of analytic efforts to Stakeholders/Sponsors, DoD Senior Leadership, and broader audiences of relevance/interest
• Create and retain complete archival libraries of all relevant study materials
• Coordinate the production and delivery of weekly status reports to Dir., ONTA and OASD(R&E) Senior Leadership. These reports will highlight analysis activities, established partnerships, and briefings/presentations of relevance that ONTA delivers to internal and external audiences
• Provide interface between the USD(AT&L)/ASD(R&E)/ONTA and Defense Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) in support of ONTA studies
• Support the OSD SAPCO in drafting plans, developing supporting documents, and coordinating personnel matters related to ONTA SAP studies
• Maintain interface with other government agencies, organizations, contractors, laboratories, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) to accomplish Intelligence and analysis related required support
• Provide assessment of current intelligence and open source analysis available on the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWIC) or other appropriate media as it relates to the Government's priority intelligence needs
• Update and maintain the USD(AT&L)/ASD(R&E) Intellipedia site on the JWIC and the DoD Techipedia site on the Non-classified Internet Protocol (NIPR)
• Coordinate, research, draft and staff the annual S&T Intelligence Needs Plan throughout the DoD S&T community; and, identify articles or analysts that address the intelligence needs
• Coordinate engagement between S&T analysts and the intelligence community
• Distribute information on intelligence needs as appropriate
• Distribute the Scientific and Technical Intelligence newsletter monthly
• Coordinate and provide responses as needed to intelligence community analysts and researcher/engineer queries, comments, and content provided on the JWICs Intellipedia site and DoD Techipedia site
• Support Director, SIAC in the interaction between the USD (R&E)/SIAC and Defense Special Access Program Central Office (SAPCO) in support of ONTA studies
• Support the OSD SAPCO in drafting plans, developing supporting documents, and coordinating personnel matters related to SIAC SAP studies
• Provide OPSEC support for OASD(R&E) and ONTA activities - to include handling, storage, and security of classified materials, maintaining accurate and up-to-date visitor access rosters, and physical security while working in SCIFs

Additional Information

At The Tauri Group, you'll collaborate with an elite, creative team of scientists,
engineers, analysts, operations specialists, policy experts, and acquisition
support specialists. We attract people who love their work and are dedicated to
the complex challenges facing today's world. Our culture fosters engagement and
enthusiasm, attracts and retains proven experts, and maintains a flexible
environment that supports clients and staff.

We support your life outside of the office, too, with benefits including:

• Highly competitive medical insurance and multiple plans to choose from
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Tuition assistance
• Eight paid hours a year that you can devote to charity

The Tauri Group is an EEO employer. To find out more about us, please visit our
website at www.taurigroup.com.

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