ISR and Space Control Acquisition Analyst

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, 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:
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The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, 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 Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(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 an immediate need for a Senior ISR and Space Control Analyst to support the C4

ISR and Space directorates within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD SSIPM). This role is located onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

The Senior ISR and Space Control Analyst will help DASD SSIPM bridge the gap between C4

ISR acquisition portfolios and the Space Control/Space Operations portfolio. We are looking for an individual interested and experienced in both domains with the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and senior leaders. Initially, you will primarily support the C4

ISR directorate and then shift more to a role bridging C4

ISR and Space. You will support the Department's efforts to manage the acquisition of new capabilities and the sustainment of legacy systems via technical reviews, working groups, and supporting Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews.

Required:

• 10+ years of relevant experience with either DoD C4
  
  ISR or Space Control/Space Operations
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with the DoD Acquisition System and/or ICD 801 acquisition processes
• DAWIA/DAU certification in Program Management
• Experience supporting senior leaders at the OSD, Joint Staff, IC, or senior Military staff level, with the ability to work both independently and in teams
• Excellent writing skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using MS Office tools
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Master's Degree