Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Strategic Analysis, Inc. seeks a Senior S&T Program Analyst with experience in Computer Science and Networks to support a DoD OUSD(R&E) client in major Technical Integration program areas, to include: Communications and Networks; Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Computing; Software and Embedded Systems; and others.

This is an on-site position at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Due to position classification, limited telework, i.e. no more than 1-2 days per month, is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, revise, and coordinate Congressional Special Interest Items and impacts, Congressional Reports, studies, policy guidance and responses, briefings, strategic plans, research plans, Departmental correspondence, budget documents, and provide related oversight.
• Support and attend designated program reviews of DoD and non-DoD Services/Agencies Communities of Interest and programs, to include FFRDCs and UARCs. Assist in facilitating or leading deep dive, cross-organizational teams into high-interest or game changing technology areas.
• Provide support and coordination of technical program with DoD/Interagency policy, such as the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD), Office of Science and Technology Policy working groups, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittees and/or Select Committees, and Federal Initiatives.
• Provide assistance in complying with OUSD(R&E) data calls and requirements. Interact with other Service/Component offices to facilitate open issues in contracting, technology, and budgeting, to include approval of work plans and public release documents.
• Assist in preparing for and facilitating meetings and workshops, to include coordination of calendars; preparation of agendas, read-ahead documents, meeting minutes, and technical briefing materials; management of logistics, travel arrangements, foreign visit requests, and meeting-facility support; and preparation and administration of action items.
• Develop information papers and reports, such as weekly reports, information papers, action memoranda, emails, and other documents.
• Maintain broad situational awareness of R&D efforts involving the Technical Integration program areas.
• Lead technical assessments and provide programmatic assistance, from concept definition through initial capability demonstrations.
• Provide technical and operational analysis for advanced technologies and concepts.
• Prepare research and technical analyses to align assessments of new and emerging threats to state of the art technologies that have potential to defeat those threats.
• Provide analyses on technologies and community trends to identify key scientific developments and researchers/organizations and develop forecast of topics and trends.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Requirements:

Clearance: An active DoD TOP SECRET with ability to obtain/maintain SCI access is required; active TS/SCI highly preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; master's degree, education and training in computer science and networking is highly preferred. At the discretion of the Government, specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements.

Experience:
• Minimum ten (10) years’ recent and relevant experience, of which at least five (5) years is in federal government program management or oversight of DoD S&T and RD&A efforts.
• Should be a subject matter expert in one or more technology area, including electronic warfare and countermeasures, spectrum, advanced sensors, C2, PNT, software/embedded systems, autonomy, advanced computing, data analytics, communications/networks, cyber security and operations and related technologies.
• Proficient in technical research, computer science, and programming.
• Understanding of the PPBE process is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation.
• Ability to work independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverables scheduled.

SA is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Company Description

ABOUT SA
Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is an industry-leading government professional services firm that excels in providing innovative solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow. Founded in 1986, SA is a small business headquartered in Arlington, VA that employs approximately 200 professionals who provide all of the skills, tools, and creative ideas necessary to address the technical, operational, programmatic, and policy aspects of national defense and homeland security issues.

At SA, operational excellence and client satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Through our unique core competencies, we strive to provide leading-edge innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs, and our employees have a constant commitment to quality and delivering results. SA's core competencies and list of clients have also greatly expanded and diversified as new demands have been placed on the professional services industry and as the world environment has changed.

To meet these new demands, SA continues its efforts to build a talented and results-driven workforce. We recognize that the key to our business success directly comes from the diverse ideas, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees, as well as the ethical business practices embedded in our culture. Additionally, SA’s “extended family” approach to its cultural environment fosters collaboration and teamwork among its employees, and greatly enhances our performance and efficiency.

Company Description

ABOUT SA\r\nStrategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is an industry-leading government professional services firm that excels in providing innovative solutions to the problems of today and tomorrow. Founded in 1986, SA is a small business headquartered in Arlington, VA that employs approximately 200 professionals who provide all of the skills, tools, and creative ideas necessary to address the technical, operational, programmatic, and policy aspects of national defense and homeland security issues. \r\n\r\nAt SA, operational excellence and client satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Through our unique core competencies, we strive to provide leading-edge innovative solutions to meet clients’ needs, and our employees have a constant commitment to quality and delivering results. SA's core competencies and list of clients have also greatly expanded and diversified as new demands have been placed on the professional services industry and as the world environment has changed. \r\n\r\nTo meet these new demands, SA continues its efforts to build a talented and results-driven workforce. We recognize that the key to our business success directly comes from the diverse ideas, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees, as well as the ethical business practices embedded in our culture. Additionally, SA’s “extended family” approach to its cultural environment fosters collaboration and teamwork among its employees, and greatly enhances our performance and efficiency.

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