Sr. Operations Research Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking a Sr. Operations Research Analyst to support systems engineering and testing programs for the Department of Homeland Security in Alexandria, VA. The candidate will provide guidance on T&E practices and work closely with various stakeholders to support multiple acquisition programs.

Qualifications include a Master's degree, 10 years of experience in Reliability and Cyber Resilience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products. An active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in relevant fields.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on program T&E documents.
• Support multiple DHS acquisition programs.
• Provide guidance on T&E practices and tools.

Skills

Reliability

Cyber Resilience

AI

Human Systems Integration

Communication

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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, SPA is known for continuous innovation for its government customers, both in the US and abroad. SPA provides expert support services across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID offers technical, programmatic, and analytical support to customers with missions in national security, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). SPA has a future need for an Operations Research Analyst to assist with systems engineering (SE) and testing and evaluation (T&E) programs in support of DHS. The primary place of performance will be SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with regular visits to customer sites in VA and DC.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Operations Research Analyst will review and comment on revisions of program T&E documents and provide the Government advice. Support multiple DHS acquisition programs, especially in Reliability, Cyber Resilience, AI, and Human Systems Integration. Advise the Government to ensure acquisition T&E efforts properly apply standard T&E practices. Provide guidance, recommendations, mentoring, and reviews for TEMPs, Operational Assessment/Test Plans and Reports, and Letters of Assessment. Contribute expertise to T&E training curriculum development. Research government and industry sources to identify and recommend relevant T&E tools, plans, and procedures in specialty areas.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience and expertise in Reliability, Cyber Resilience, AI, and/or Human Systems Integration.
• DHS T&E Level 3 Certification, DAWIA T&E Practitioner Level 2/3, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal formats, with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.

Desired:

• Experience in providing assistance to program planning and oversight, exercise, development, execution and evaluation; system level analysis; system integration support inclusive of understanding of threats and vulnerability; technical assessment & evaluation to support and complement the Government’s technical experts in applying both acquisition efforts and RDT&E towards accomplishing the DHS mission.
• Prior experience supporting DHS programs.
• Active DHS Suitability.