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Systems Planning & Analysis · 2 days ago

Space Acquisition PEM Support Analyst II

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides technical solutions to national security issues and is seeking a Space Acquisition Program Element Monitor (PEM) Support Analyst II. This role involves supporting the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, focusing on space systems acquisition, integration of capabilities, and providing assessments and recommendations on policies and programs.

AnalyticsInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support SAF/SQ working independently or as part of a diverse multi-disciplined team

Provide impartial assessments of programs approaching key decision points as well as prime Contractor technical and operational issues

Review and provide recommendations on existing and proposed Space Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation

Review and evaluate the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Space Force acquisition programs and capability areas

Develop and maintain an integrated baseline to capture the architecture, performance, utility, costs, and milestones associated with programs (operational, in development, and future)

Analyze system level and system-of-systems level requirements, needs, and capabilities

Explore opportunities for integration, as well as for migrating into the NSS enterprise new and emerging technologies, concepts, research, and development efforts from DoD, IC, civil, and commercial sources

Identify integration opportunities across the NSS enterprise including the integration of space with non-space (cyber, terrestrial, maritime, and air) capabilities

Collaborate with external systems engineering organizations

Provide technical and acquisition support to communicate critical information, such as senior leader decision forums, annual planning guidance, and the results of periodic portfolio reviews to support decisions affecting future space and space-related systems and capabilities

Provide the required expertise in planning, programming, budget, and execution to ensure SAF/SQ’s program and budget submissions correlate with existing plans, policy, guidance, and architectural decisions

Support the assessment of the DoD program/budget submissions to develop Space Program Assessments and evaluate service POM compliance with policy intent

Provide assessments to SAF/SQ and advise the Three-Star Programmer’s Review and Defense Management Action Group (DMAG)

Assist the SAF/SQ in assessing NSS programs for capability gaps and overlaps and formulating recommendations to support NSS decision makers

Manage any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above

Qualification

Space OperationsAcquisition SupportProgram ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTechnical WritingCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Required

Must have an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 7 years of experience working in a space-related field

Familiarity with the full range of Space Operations and Associated Capabilities

Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space in the areas of strategy, requirements, capabilities, architectures, programs, acquisition, and operations

Familiarity with civil, commercial, and international space capabilities

Experience working on a headquarters staff

Excellent organizational skills; ability to plan, track, and maintain due dates for multiple tasks and products central to the organization's business processes

Exemplary writing and editing skills; strong attention to detail

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments while maintaining flexibility and versatility

Experience working successfully with senior executives at multiple organizational levels

Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications

Experience fostering stable and productive working relationships that communicate expectations and promote cooperation

Experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience

Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results

Strong networking, interpersonal, and customer service skills are key