Operational Requirements Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.•Arlington, VA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. The Strategic Technology Analysis Group, part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense! SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Operational Requirements Analyst.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI at time of application
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
5 years of experience in program support and or systems analysis
Independent worker capable of understanding complex technical issues and producing recommendations for a wider audience
Experience with or knowledge of ground-based radar and optical telescopes, space-based sensors, and/or data analysis platforms
Reports to designated work location in Arlington, VA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Nice To Haves

Experience developing space, ISR, and Combatant Command priorities (requirements, acquisition, funding, etc.)
HQ USAF/USSF/SAF experience
Familiarity with TMT and/or or other HQ staffing tools

Responsibilities

Provide Space Force requirements analysis and support interface with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the offices of the Joint Staff, Department of the Air Force (to include the Secretary of the Air Force and Space/Air Force Staffs), Field Commands, and other Joint, Service, Intelligence Community, interagency, and international partners, as required.
Interface and perform duties to support the development of Service policy, guidance, oversight, and priorities and ensures Service integration with the JCIDS.
Participate in the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) process, to include attending Functional and Joint Capabilities Boards (FCB/JCB) at customer direction.
Support drafting capability development products such as Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Developments Documents (CDDs), and Service level requirements documents, such as Rapid Prototyping Documents (RPRDs), and Strategic Requirements Documents (SRDs).
Provide support in planning, developing, and coordinating classified activities and capabilities in support of USSF's global mission and strategic Force Design.
Study and assess innovative technologies for further development/testing and as necessary, transition planning and support, to include rapid development, acquisition, and fielding of Protection capabilities to meet urgent operational needs.
Advise senior leadership in planning, developing, and coordinating capabilities development process actions with the CSRO.
Synthesize data analytics to assess and provide feedback on the capability development artifacts for each program within your requirements branch.

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