NC3 Program Analyst

About This Role

This NC3 Program Analyst role provides onsite support at the Pentagon, focusing on technical leadership and analysis for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications team. The analyst will evaluate and integrate NC3 indications and warning and situation monitoring capabilities, applying knowledge of current Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and analysis to evaluate and integrate NC3 indications and warning and situation monitoring capabilities
• Apply knowledge of current Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment systems, their capabilities, and their limitations
• Coordinate with program sponsors, Department of War NC3 program leadership, and other key stakeholders
• Support the integration of investment portfolios, critical development paths, and mission analysis across the NC3 enterprise
• Assess capabilities against traditional and emerging threats
• Monitor nuclear threat monitoring research and engineering investments
• Promote the timely delivery of high quality technical products using sound engineering practices
• Prepare senior leaders for engagements by developing briefing books, read ahead memoranda, decision materials, and other executive products that clearly synthesize complex technical and programmatic information

Requirements

• Master's degree
• 10+ years experience with defense acquisition, capability development, portfolio management, systems engineering, or replaced mission analysis
• Knowledge of defense acquisition and resource allocation processes
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical and programmatic information into clear papers, briefings

About the Company

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues, with over 50 years of business expertise. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to customers across the Department of War, Federal Civilian, and international markets, offering diverse analytical and programmatic capabilities. The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support clients including the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM.