Digital Transformation Specialist

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.

SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage. 

We have a near-term need for a Digital Transformation Specialist to provide onsite support out of NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) HQ in Norfolk, VA. 

Responsibilities

The candidate will support NATO ACT in advancing its enterprise-wide Digital Transformation (DT) initiatives, enabling the transition to a data-driven, cloud-enabled organization. Provide integrated program and portfolio management support across ACT's digital transformation efforts, including ADSE Program Management, DTIS Portfolio Management, Information and Knowledge Management (IKM), strategic communications, and digital literacy initiatives. Responsibilities include coordinating transformation activities, supporting governance and prioritization, managing program dependencies and risks, and facilitating the migration of critical workloads to cloud-based environments, modernization of enterprise data platforms, and adoption of cloud-native architectures. Conduct quantitative, qualitative, and business analyses to inform NATO's strategic planning, capability development, and decision-making processes. This includes assessing existing business processes, developing improved operating models, preparing analytical products and decision-support tools, and evaluating emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs), including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, quantum technologies, and next-generation networks. Support the development of actionable insights through data visualization, information fusion, cost and schedule estimation, benefits analysis, and performance assessments while promoting collaboration and information sharing among NATO stakeholders, Allied nations, and partner organizations. Support the development and execution of digital transformation communication strategies, stakeholder engagement activities, and workforce education initiatives to facilitate organizational change and technology adoption. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining strategic communication plans, risk management plans, dependency management frameworks, program documentation, and administrative products. Coordinate and facilitate workshops, conferences, and stakeholder engagements while supporting NATO's broader Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) objectives. Through these activities, the candidate will help ensure ACT's digital transformation initiatives remain aligned with NATO strategic objectives, deliver measurable operational benefits, and support the Alliance's long-term modernization priorities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems engineering, international business administration, quality engineering or related discipline and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post-related experience.
• 5 years in the last 10 in the field of P3M leading initiatives (project, program, portfolio management) to include requirements management and requirements elicitation.
• Demonstrate working knowledge in the field of P3M, digital transformation, and information technology.
• Demonstrate 3 years in the last 10 experience in briefing senior leaders/decision makers.
• Demonstrate 3 years in the last 10 years a sound knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes in the C2 area.
• Demonstrate 3 years of operational knowledge of Joint Operational C2/ Maritime within the last 10 years either as a military officer or as a civilian.
• Working knowledge of Capability Architectures and Configuration Management methods and practices.
• Program and Project Management experience in the past 10 years within a complex and dynamic program environment.
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent.
• Active NATO Secret or National Secret clearance.
• Valid National Passport with no restrictions to NATO countires.
• Citizen of the 1 of the 32 NATO Member Nations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Willing to work fully onsite in Norfolk, VA.

Desired:

• Experience with transitioning large or medium sized Organizations to the Cloud.
• Experience in Data Architectures across Enterprise Operating Models.
• Industry experience in managing Cloud Transformations.
• Knowledge of NATO organizations.
  
• Business Process Re-engineering/Analysis.
• Working Knowledge of Enterprise Architectures.
• Model Based Systems Engineering.

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.