ID | 2024-18491 | Category | Program Analysis | Security Clearance Requirement | Top Secret/ SCI | Type | Regular Full-Time | Level | Mid-level |
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: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
The Strategic Technology Analysis Group, part of System Planning and Analysis Inc.'s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!
SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified DoD Cyberspace Operations Specialist.
Job Summary:
Support integration of United States Space Force cyber capabilities with other DoD Services and other federal agencies/organizations required to implement national strategy, policy, and guidance. Research, analyze, and develop recommendations to assess and accredit emerging cybersecurity capabilities. Recommend system modernization programs including potential efficiencies and proposed changes to mission communications architecture. Provide spectrum engineering and management support for technical and regulatory issues associated with systems and networks managed and/or operated by USSF. Provide technical expertise in rapid development, acquisition, and fielding of offensive and defensive cyber capabilities to meet urgent and emergent operational needs. Provide subject matter expertise on the cyber mission area and author formal requirements documents to capture gaps in the Joint Force.
Duties Include:
- Interface and perform Space Force strategy and plans-related analysis and support with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the offices of the Joint Staff, Department of the Air Force (to include the Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Staffs), Field Commands, and other joint, Service, interagency, and international partners, as required.
- Interface and perform duties to support the development of Service policy, guidance, oversight, and priorities for the Service's cyber capability development process. Ensures Service integration with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS).
- Participate in the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) process, to include attending Functional and Joint Capabilities Boards (FCB/JCB) at customer direction as the USSF representative.
- Author, edit, review, and assess capability development products such as Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs) and Capability Developments Documents (CDDs).
- Advise senior leadership in planning, developing, and coordinating classified activities and cyber capabilities in support of USSF's global mission.
- Study, assess, and recommend innovative technologies for further development/testing and as necessary, transition planning and support, to include rapid development, acquisition, and fielding of offensive cyber capabilities to meet urgent operational needs.
- Support the coordination of sensitive planning activities within the departmental, interagency, and Congressional arenas.
- Support long term capability development activities of programs of record.
- Support technology transition, studies, analyses, and assessments to include: CONOPs, CONEMPs, Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), and Capability Based Assessments (CBAs).
Desired Qualifications: