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Systems Planning & Analysis · 2 weeks ago

Research Scientist (Computer and Information)

Offutt Air Force Base, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. The Computer and Information Research Scientist will perform research and development efforts to enhance mission planning and decision-making capabilities for strategic deterrence.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts to improve mission planning, analysis, and execution capabilities for strategic deterrence

Analyzes actual and predictable, interacting, operational activities of systems to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision-making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques

Devises modeling and measuring techniques to investigate complex issues and solve problems

Assists in addressing requirements and the evaluation of data assessment strategies: sampling, statistical analysis, evaluation, flow processing, and management assessment strategies

Develops cost-benefit analysis, data collection, data analysis, risk analysis, simulation model execution, economic analysis, and operational effectiveness studies

Qualification

DoD experienceNuclear CommandControlITIL v4 FoundationsCybersecurityInformation AssuranceData analysisRisk analysisModeling techniquesOperational effectiveness studies

Required

Must maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Nuclear Command and Control - Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2-ESI), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and eligibility for Special Access Required (SAR) programs

Bachelor's Degree in information technology, engineering, systems analysis and/or systems architecture. Masters degree in applicable program

At least 12 years of DoD experience, with responsibilities in National and Nuclear C4 Systems and Architecture solutions for USSTRATCOM. Experience in critical command and control requirements, inclusive of NC2 and NC3 operational capabilities and procedures

Background and experience with strategic deterrence and global strike planning, including knowledge of Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) operations and capabilities, strategic nuclear operations, joint integrated operations, joint warfighting doctrine, unified Combatant Command (CCMD) structure, and global command and control constructs

Certifications: ITIL v4 Foundations plus one or more of the following DoD 8140 training courses: FITSP-O or GFACT or CASP+ or CCNP Security or CCSP or Security+ (complete within 6 months of hiring)

Preferred

M.B.A. in IT Management, a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, and 12+ years of DoD operational leadership experience

Knowledge of national, Department of Defense (DoD), and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) guidance, CJCS Emergency Action Procedures, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Emergency Action Procedures, CJCS Instructions, and Presidential Policy Directives

Experience in supporting USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center (GOC) and/or other operations centers at Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, or DoD levels