Cyberspace Operations Acquisition Subject Matter Expert

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: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

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 Cyberspace Operations & Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to support the Cyber Warfare directorate within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management.

Responsibilities

The Cyberspace Operations & Acquisition SME will support the Cyber Warfare directorate across the gamut of Offensive Cyberspace Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations, and Cybersecurity concerns. Primary focus will be on coordinating, researching, analyzing, and developing 4-star level presentations called Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs). Each IAPR will focus on enterprise-level interdependencies, capability shortfalls and gaps, and opportunities to mitigate cyber risk to mission via acquisition programs and/or cyberspace policy and authorities changes. While a technical understanding of cyberspace operations is always welcome, the ideal candidate will remain focused on the mission-level considerations, aka the "so what?" aspect of integrating cyber into the kinetic warfighting domains.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of relevant experience with DoD Cyberspace Operations, with a primary focus on Cybersecurity
• 5+ years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System, with a preference for PMO and PEO expertise
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment, US Cyber Command, Service Cyber Components, and other cyberspace stakeholders
• Well-versed in preparing presentations and info/action memos for senior DoD leadership
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to changing government requirements
• Master's Degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Previous experience supporting OSD, Joint Staff, or senior Service staffs preferred
• Recent experience with Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews preferred