Functional Analyst Advisor
About The Position
Join our team as a Senior Functional Analyst Advisor and leverage your expertise in non-standard communications knowledge. Analyze and evaluate programs and/or project portfolios throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Utilize industry best practices in the collection and analysis of data for unique communications systems or other defense or homeland related information systems including cost, schedule and risk. Interface and liaise with clients in the collection and documentation of requirements and capability gaps from users and field operators. Coordinates with technical teams and leadership to ensure user requirements are met. Participates in testing and deployment of solutions. Develops reports and analyzes performance metrics and documents results. Recommends short- and long-term technical solutions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of systems and customer programs. Coordinates with functional teams and users to formulate complex technical solutions. Informs management of appropriate developments in technical support efforts. Evaluates existing and emerging IT products and services for appropriateness. Participate and in the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex technical solutions. Coordinates activities with technical operations personnel as appropriate. Researches current systems technology and serves as a technical operations subject matter expert and user champion on complex systems processes and procedures. Conduct and assist in technical operations planning and ICD-304 coordination Utilize ECN and associated networks to draft and coordinate technical cables Provides leadership to internal and external personnel on highly complex events procedures. Serve as a Technical Operations Subject Matter Expert and advisor Assist in the development of plans, concepts, and employment of non-standard communication systems.
Requirements
- Analytical Thinking
- Executive Briefing
- Planning
- Professional Presentation
- Technical Knowledge
- Executive and staff-level briefing and technical writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Thorough understanding of the Military Decision Making Process (MDPP)
- Understanding of Project Management to include risk management, mitigation plans, resource allocation and documentation efforts
- Skilled in standard approaches in gathering, analyzing and articulating user requirements
- Experience in counterintelligence support to the development and deployment of specialized non-standard military communications systems.
- Ability to effectively convey military Special Communications (SC) requirements consisting of analysis during program/project development, coordinating attendance records, preparation of meeting minutes, publishing of action items supporting acquisition, and program and financial/budgetary issues.
- Ability to conduct/coordinate technical reviews, equipment training, and implement solutions as directed
- Experience providing support to Sensitive Activities conducted by SOF units or Commands at the O-6 level or above (Group, TSOC, etc.)
- Familiar with Windows OS, Macintosh OS, Linux, Android, and iOS systems
- BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 8+ years of experience
- Minimum of 3 years of direct support to SOF units or commands
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience Research and Development activities that provide support to analysis regarding production planning documents and specifications
- Graduate and/or experience in Advanced Special Operations Techniques (ASOT) or equivalent Interagency advanced skill associated courses
- Experience in supporting and working with specialized military communications (SC) systems and protocols
- Understanding of specialized communications practices of the US government designed for employment in OCONUS locations.
- BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 8+ years of experience
Responsibilities
- Analyze and evaluate programs and/or project portfolios throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
- Utilize industry best practices in the collection and analysis of data for unique communications systems or other defense or homeland related information systems including cost, schedule and risk.
- Interface and liaise with clients in the collection and documentation of requirements and capability gaps from users and field operators.
- Coordinates with technical teams and leadership to ensure user requirements are met.
- Participates in testing and deployment of solutions.
- Develops reports and analyzes performance metrics and documents results.
- Recommends short- and long-term technical solutions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of systems and customer programs.
- Coordinates with functional teams and users to formulate complex technical solutions.
- Informs management of appropriate developments in technical support efforts.
- Evaluates existing and emerging IT products and services for appropriateness.
- Participate and in the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex technical solutions.
- Coordinates activities with technical operations personnel as appropriate.
- Researches current systems technology and serves as a technical operations subject matter expert and user champion on complex systems processes and procedures.
- Conduct and assist in technical operations planning and ICD-304 coordination
- Utilize ECN and associated networks to draft and coordinate technical cables
- Provides leadership to internal and external personnel on highly complex events procedures.
- Serve as a Technical Operations Subject Matter Expert and advisor
- Assist in the development of plans, concepts, and employment of non-standard communication systems.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
- variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- dental plan options
- a vision plan
- a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
- full flex work weeks where possible
- a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- short and long-term disability benefits
- life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
