Policy and Management 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: 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 Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) within JOID provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. This enables senior leaders to execute strategies for developing and sustaining a robust industrial base that meets our nation’s strategic resource objectives. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges.

We have an upcoming need for a Policy and Management Analyst to provide onsite support at the OSW Damage Assessment Management Office (DAMO) in Linthicum, MD, with the potential of working at alternative sites across the National Capital Region (e.g., Mark Center, Pentagon, etc.) based on client needs.

Responsibilities

This role supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering’s (OUSW(R&E’s)) DAMO. The candidate will serve as a Policy and Management Analyst on the DAMO team in the OUSW R&E's Office of Science & Technology Program Protection, conducting collaboration with DoW and USG organizations, onsite USG clients, and Department of War (DoW) leadership at the Mark Center and Pentagon. Develop draft policy and issuance documents establishing damage and risk assessment policy and procedures for analyzing compromised technical information from Defense Industrial Base (DIB) unclassified networks, in coordination with the Military Departments (MilDeps) and other OSW offices, Defense Agencies, and activities as appropriate. Support OSW oversight of MilDep cyber incident damage assessments involving the DIB. Coordinate cyber incident damage and risk assessments internally within OUSD R&E and with key stakeholders in other OSW and MilDep staff offices, and with other Federal agencies playing key roles in cyber incident damage assessment execution, planning, and response. Manage execution of cyber incident damage assessments, policy development, inter-agency coordination, and process development.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, public administration, or international relations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Experience conducting in-depth policy and program assessments related to defense capabilities and technologies.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team of experts that collectively recommends operational policy inputs and assists with management of day-to-day operations focused on protecting DoW-controlled defense information.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computers, search-functionality, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Desired:

• Military experience or experience working in DoW.
• Experience working with the DoW Intelligence or Counterintelligence communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work from high-level, limited, and evolving guidance to produce timely and effective results.
• Ability to work both independently and with personnel from multiple organizations.
• Familiarity with DoW cybersecurity, technology development and protection, and acquisition policies.