C4ISR Acquisition Analyst

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, Training, and Acquisition Group (JTAG) supports a broad array of clients the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S) and Research and Engineering (R&E) on cyber, space, nuclear, intelligence and acquisition efforts. The C4ISR Acquisition Analyst will be located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA and support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (SSIPM) in the C4ISR Directorate.

SPA is seeking an experienced C4ISR Acquisition Analyst to provide subject matter expertise related to the analyst of missions, program goals and objectives, and overall assessments of Intelligence Community systems. Primary focus will be on Space-related ISR platforms.

The candidate will:

• Provide acquisition oversight and review of JCIDS and Intelligence Community requirements documents focused on Battlespace Awareness.
• Support USD(A&S) in his role as chair of Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs) and as co-chair of Joint Intelligence Acquisition Board (JIABs).
• Support Special Program Reviews for space-based Major Systems Acquisitions (MSAs) and Special Interest Acquisitions (SIAs).

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Master’s Degree
• 10 years of experience with Intelligence Community systems from an operational and programmatic perspective, with desired expertise with space systems.
• Expert knowledge of Intelligence Community Direction 801 with acquisition program management experience
• Experience supporting senior DoD or IC staffs

Desired

• DAWIA Level II or higher certification(s)