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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, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.
We have a near-term need for a Sr. Operational Analyst to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.
The candidate will provide Operations Research and Analysis (OR&A) expertise in support of NATO Capability Development within Allied Command Transformation (ACT). Contribute to Course of Action analyses designed to mature NATO capability requirements and inform programmatic direction. Responsibilities include planning and conducting qualitative and quantitative research and assessments of operational effectiveness, performing cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit analyses, and evaluating the potential impact of individual and aggregated risks. Assess cost and schedule estimates to ensure sufficient quality, supporting evidence, and analytical rigor for capability development decisions. Collaborate with NATO and National research organizations, government entities, and industry to evaluate alternatives and their potential impact on operational effectiveness. Participate in workshops and engagements to support cost-estimation and analytical activities and will assist in developing Requests for Information (RFIs) and surveys for NATO Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations, and industry. Conduct and document comparative assessments of cost, risk, schedule, and operational effectiveness, identify potential risk-management approaches, and translate complex analytical findings into actionable information for program and capability decision-makers. Prepare decision briefs, presentations, and written analytical reports that clearly communicate methodologies, findings, rationale, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and decision-makers. This includes producing analytical evidence in support of Capability Program Plans for review with NATO Headquarters International Military Staff and International Staff, as well as developing lessons identified and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of NATO capability development and Operations Analysis competencies. The position may require travel to meetings, workshops, and conferences within and outside NATO boundaries for up to60 days per year.
Required:
Desirable
The candidate will provide Operations Research and Analysis (OR&A) expertise in support of NATO Capability Development within Allied Command Transformation (ACT). Contribute to Course of Action analyses designed to mature NATO capability requirements and inform programmatic direction. Responsibilities include planning and conducting qualitative and quantitative research and assessments of operational effectiveness, performing cost-effectiveness and risk-benefit analyses, and evaluating the potential impact of individual and aggregated risks. Assess cost and schedule estimates to ensure sufficient quality, supporting evidence, and analytical rigor for capability development decisions. Collaborate with NATO and National research organizations, government entities, and industry to evaluate alternatives and their potential impact on operational effectiveness. Participate in workshops and engagements to support cost-estimation and analytical activities and will assist in developing Requests for Information (RFIs) and surveys for NATO Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations, and industry. Conduct and document comparative assessments of cost, risk, schedule, and operational effectiveness, identify potential risk-management approaches, and translate complex analytical findings into actionable information for program and capability decision-makers. Prepare decision briefs, presentations, and written analytical reports that clearly communicate methodologies, findings, rationale, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and decision-makers. This includes producing analytical evidence in support of Capability Program Plans for review with NATO Headquarters International Military Staff and International Staff, as well as developing lessons identified and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of NATO capability development and Operations Analysis competencies. The position may require travel to meetings, workshops, and conferences within and outside NATO boundaries for up to60 days per year.
Required:
Desirable