Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst

ANSER; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst to support the DoW CIO in Alexandria, VA. This full-time onsite role develops policies, guidance, strategy, architectures, and systems engineering for communications and information network programs.

You will contribute to joint concepts, integrated architectures, and governance activities, interfacing with senior leaders. A TS/SCI clearance and a relevant degree with extensive experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field.
• Experience developing DoW issuances, strategy, and related documents.
• Familiarity with tactical communications vendors and technologies (SATURN, HQ, SINCGARS, HF, Link-16, BFT, WREN).
• OSW, Joint Staff, or Service staff officer experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications abilities.
• Detail oriented with ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on current military and future force communications and network portfolio strategies.
• Support development of joint concepts and integrated architecture solutions to resolve warfighting gaps.
• Support DoW communications policy initiatives via RRAB, DAS, PPBE processes.
• Support DoW CIO and DHS partnered efforts such as FirstNet and Land Mobile Radio initiatives.
• Participate in governance groups and prep briefing materials for DoW CIO leadership.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

DoW issuances & strategy

Tactical comms knowledge

Oral and written communications

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking a Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst to support the Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO). In this key role, you will support the development of policies, guidance, strategy, architectures, and systems engineering for communications and information network programs and initiatives. This position does not offer a remote or hybrid work schedule with all job duties performed full-time onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and analysis support on current military and future force communications and network portfolio strategies, policies, communications architectures, and operations in the air, ground, and maritime domains.
• Support development of joint concepts and integrated architecture solutions to resolve validated warfighting capability gaps.
• Support DoW communications and information technology policy initiatives by leveraging knowledge of the Requirements and Resourcing Alignment Board (RRAB) process, Defense Acquisition System (DAS), Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), and other related formal decision and staffing processes within the DoW.
• Support DoW CIO and Department of Homeland Security partnered efforts such as, but not limited to Defense Support to Civilian Authorities, FirstNet, and enterprise level Land Mobile Radio initiatives in the air, ground, and maritime domains.
• Participate in enterprise governance working groups and/or capability boards, as well as Service specific boards and/or working groups. Support the coordination of DoW CIO positions and provide for the development of briefings and briefing materials for use by DoW CIO senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other related field and 10 years of relevant experience OR any Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of relevant experience
• Experience developing DoW issuances, strategy, and related documents
• Familiarity with tactical communications vendors and technologies, including SATURN, HQ, SINCGARS, HF, Link-16, BFT, WREN, and/or related tactical communications waveforms and systems
• OSW, Joint Staff, or Service staff officer experience
• Excellent oral and written communications abilities
• Detail oriented with ability to work well in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF waveforms, communications gateways, and network development and/or oversight
• Experience conducting technical and programmatic research and providing information & decision papers
• Knowledge of Open Systems Architecture development and implementation

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range For This Position

$143,100—$207,600 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.