COMPANY OVERVIEW:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the Department of Defense (DoD) in the National Capital Region. Successful candidates will be an organized self-starter capable of performing tasks without the need for constant oversight and have demonstrated success working in a team environment. Assist government personnel by providing consistent, responsive, and high-quality technical support with detailed analyses and strategic recommendations for network and communications systems in support of portfolio management and acquisition decisions. Key duties will include:

• Assess the cost, schedule, performance and supportability for such systems and portfolios and report the status to leadership
• Provide expert technical advice and assistance on joint service, allied, and coalition network and communication programs and architectures
• Support data discovery, technical exchanges and information sharing to improve the acquisition, technical and portfolio management oversight of networks and communication systems
• Support all elements of the Defense Acquisition System (DAS), Joint Requirements Oversight Council including Joint Capability Integration Development System, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for network and communications capabilities
• Research existing DoD policies, instructions, directives, charters, and other DoD issuances related to acquisition and other enterprise management functions of DoD communications and networks
• Assess interoperability, integration, design, systems engineering, cyber resiliency, and performance capabilities of network and communications systems, subsystems and portfolios
• Perform technical studies and analysis related to DoD tactical data links addressing topics such as capability improvements
• Maintain working relationships with key stakeholders and be focal point for coordination among all external partners
• Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful, timely reports
• Work closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff
• Manage competing resources and priorities
• Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in the preparation of background papers, research and engineering assessments, and policy issues

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in related field and 10 years of relevant, related experience

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire
• Experience writing and presenting technical analyses and assessments supporting portfolio management of communications and network systems (10 years required)
• Demonstrated ability to produce written deliverables of quality sufficient to support senior decision making and in a timely manner
• Demonstrated expertise in joint service, allied, and coalition communications and network programs and architectures
• Experience with Defense Acquisition System supporting documents including plans and guidance, policy development and implementation (e.g., Adaptive Acquisition Framework), portfolio monitoring and advocacy
• Demonstrated expertise in acquisition and/ or development of communications and network capabilities
• Demonstrated expertise in integration of communication and network capabilities into weapon systems
• Demonstrated expertise with DoD PPBE System (2+ years required)
• Experience working with/on OSD, Joint Staff, or Service level staff
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong understanding of various technologies
• Excellent documentation skills
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• A history of supporting successful projects

DISCLAIMER:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.