IT/Telecommunications Analyst

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 an IT/Telecommunications Analyst to provide hybrid support out of Arlington, VA.

Provide skills and services necessary to conduct research and analysis of evolving cybersecurity and technology risk areas within DHS equities and in support of client case reviews and investigations, threat assessments, and special projects through the identification of cybersecurity and technology risk posed to U.S. national security by foreign transactions and/or ownership and involvement in licensing activities. Provide routine services necessary to support the efficient analytic workflow, information, and knowledge management of client cases, reviews, and various program support projects. Conduct open-source intelligence research, risk analysis, and risk communication. Apply specialized capabilities in core areas of interest, including but not limited to open-source intelligence research and analysis, supply chain risk management, and financial risk analysis.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, with preference given to fields related to cybersecurity and technology; may substitute at least 10 years of work experience in telecommunications network development and deployment, cybersecurity controls/system implementation, and/or complex IT infrastructure design and deployment for the Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of work experience in telecommunications network development and deployment, cybersecurity controls/system implementation, and/or complex IT infrastructure design and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent cybersecurity and technology, and/or financially-focused research and analysis.
• Demonstrated analytic writing and communication ability.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.