Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst

Analytic Services Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst to support the DoW CIO. You will help develop policies, guidance, strategy, architectures, and systems engineering for communications and information network programs across air, ground, and maritime domains.

This full-time onsite role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree with many years of relevant experience, and the ability to draft DoW issuances and briefing materials for senior

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent with 14 years.
• Experience developing DoW issuances, strategy, and related documents.
• Familiarity with tactical communications technologies (SATURN, SINCGARS, HF, Link-16, etc.).
• OSW, Joint Staff, or Service staff officer experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications abilities.
• Detail oriented and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis on current and future force communications and networks across air, ground, and maritime domains.
• Support development of joint concepts and integrated architecture solutions to resolve warfighting capability gaps.
• Support DoW communications and information technology policy initiatives leveraging RRAB, DAS, PPBE and related processes.
• Support DoW CIO and DHS partnered efforts such as FirstNet and enterprise level Land Mobile Radio initiatives.
• Participate in governance groups and prepare briefing materials for DoW CIO senior leadership.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Effective oral and written

Team collaboration

DoW issuances and policy development

RF waveforms knowledge (SATURN, SINCGS

OSW/J ST or Service staff experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years relevant experience OR 14 years with any Bachelor's

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering/information systems

Job description

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Position Title: Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst

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
• Bachelors Degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other related field and 10 years of relevant experience OR any Bachelors 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.