The Counter Unmanned Systems Analyst will support risk management and acquisition decision-making to counter emerging threats to critical infrastructure, particularly uncrewed threats. Responsibilities include planning and participating in CUAS test events, directing UAS pilots, collecting data, and developing reports on system performance. The analyst will directly support the government CUXS Program Manager by developing briefing materials and coordinating stakeholder meetings, and will attend technology demonstrations to inform acquisition decisions. The role involves using knowledge of military organizations and operational responsibilities to assist clients in defining and evaluating critical national security issues, and recommending courses of action for senior decision makers.

Responsibilities

Plans and participates in CUAS test events including directing UAS pilots to conduct specific missions, collection of data, and development of reports that decibedecibe performance of the system being tested.
Directly supports the government CUXS Program Manager by developing briefing materials and coordinating meetings with stakeholders.
Attends CUXS technology demonstrations and reports observations to inform acquisition decisions.
Uses knowledge of military organizations (i.e., roles, missions, and structure), operational responsibilities (i.e., doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership, personnel, facilities and policy), and methods for employing assets of the national security establishment at the strategic, operational or tactical levels to assist clients with defining, understanding, and evaluating critical national security issues.
Recommends courses of action for senior decision makers based upon their evaluation.
Plans and participates in CUAS test events including directing UAS pilots to conduct specific missions, collection of data, and development of reports that decibedecibe performance of the system being tested.
Assists with identifying, developing and evaluating measures of effectiveness and risk-based assessments.
Assists with developing scenarios, concepts of operations, or concepts of employment for U.S., friendly, and opposition forces to support campaign or tactical modeling, wargaming, or analysis.
Plans and participates in CUAS test events including directing UAS pilots to conduct specific missions, collection of data, and development of reports that decibedecibe performance of the system being tested.
Directly supports the government CUXS Program Manager by developing briefing materials and coordinating meetings with stakeholders.
Attends CUXS technology demonstrations and reports observations to inform acquisition decisions.
Uses knowledge of military organizations (i.e., roles, missions, and structure), operational responsibilities (i.e., doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership, personnel, facilities and policy), and methods for employing assets of the national security establishment at the strategic, operational or tactical levels to assist clients with defining, understanding, and evaluating critical national security issues.
Recommends courses of action for senior decision makers based upon their evaluation.
Plans and participates in CUAS test events including directing UAS pilots to conduct specific missions, collection of data, and development of reports that decibedecibe performance of the system being tested.
Assists with identifying, developing and evaluating measures of effectiveness and risk-based assessments.
Assists with developing scenarios, concepts of operations, or concepts of employment for U.S., friendly, and opposition forces to support campaign or tactical modeling, wargaming, or analysis.

Requirements

Ability to work at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA, up to full-time as needed.
Active DoD Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of experience in DOD.
Experience working with UXS and/or CUXS systems.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Proven ability to conduct robust technical analysis informed by expert knowledge to develop creative solutions to physical security challenges.
Ability to work at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA, up to full-time as needed.
Active DoD Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of experience in DOD.
Experience working with UXS and/or CUXS systems.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Proven ability to conduct robust technical analysis informed by expert knowledge to develop creative solutions to physical security challenges.

Nice to have

Demonstrated experience with the Navy’s Strategic Systems Program (SSP) and/or Strategic Weapons Facilities (SWF).
Experience providing analytical support to the Navy and/or the Marine Corps.
Expertise with UAS and/or Counter-UAS.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Demonstrated experience with the Navy’s Strategic Systems Program (SSP) and/or Strategic Weapons Facilities (SWF).
Experience providing analytical support to the Navy and/or the Marine Corps.
Expertise with UAS and/or Counter-UAS.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

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 $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. The Analyst will support risk management and acquisition decision-making to counter emerging threats to critical infrastructure, particularly uncreweduncrewed threats. Responsibilities include: