Description
Overview
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 (JOID) 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.
The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.
We have a near term need for a Senior Analyst to provide hybrid support out of the National Capital Area.
Responsibilities
The Analyst will provide strategic, analytical, and stakeholder-coordination support to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) customers supporting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED). Support senior CISA leadership with strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, policy analysis, and executive decision support. Partner with analytics, operations research, and technical teams to define requirements and develop automated tools, dashboards, and workflows that improve stakeholder communications and engagement planning. Develop and implement approaches to measure the return on investment and outcomes of CISA services, products, engagement activities, and coordination efforts. Analyze stakeholder, survey, engagement, sentiment, and performance data; translate results into actionable recommendations, briefings, and communications products for leadership and partners. Coordinate outreach and planning activities among CISA offices, Federal partners, Sector Risk Management Agencies, critical-infrastructure stakeholders, and industry representatives. Develop strategic plans, policy papers, process-improvement products, stakeholder maps, messaging, and other decision-support materials that advance CISA priorities. Facilitate meetings and working sessions, and manage action items, stakeholder feedback, risks, schedules, and deliverables to ensure coordinated execution of strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience
- Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain DHS Suitability
- Experience working as part of a team to solve problems
- Strong technical writing, briefing, meeting facilitation, and executive-level communication skills
- Flexible to work both on a government site when necessary as well as in SPA facilities.
Desired:
- Experience providing analytical support to DHS
- Exceptional communications skills
- Existing DHS Suitability
Pay Range Information
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience
- Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain DHS Suitability
- Experience working as part of a team to solve problems
- Strong technical writing, briefing, meeting facilitation, and executive-level communication skills
- Flexible to work both on a government site when necessary as well as in SPA facilities.
Desired:
- Experience providing analytical support to DHS
- Exceptional communications skills
- Existing DHS Suitability
Responsibilities
The Analyst will provide strategic, analytical, and stakeholder-coordination support to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) customers supporting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED). Support senior CISA leadership with strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, policy analysis, and executive decision support. Partner with analytics, operations research, and technical teams to define requirements and develop automated tools, dashboards, and workflows that improve stakeholder communications and engagement planning. Develop and implement approaches to measure the return on investment and outcomes of CISA services, products, engagement activities, and coordination efforts. Analyze stakeholder, survey, engagement, sentiment, and performance data; translate results into actionable recommendations, briefings, and communications products for leadership and partners. Coordinate outreach and planning activities among CISA offices, Federal partners, Sector Risk Management Agencies, critical-infrastructure stakeholders, and industry representatives. Develop strategic plans, policy papers, process-improvement products, stakeholder maps, messaging, and other decision-support materials that advance CISA priorities. Facilitate meetings and working sessions, and manage action items, stakeholder feedback, risks, schedules, and deliverables to ensure coordinated execution of strategic initiatives.
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