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 experience successfully working in a team environment. Assist government personnel by providing technical analyses, assessments, recommendations, and implementation strategies for improving Supply Chain transparency, in general, and ‘Deliver Uncompromised’ concepts throughout the Department. Key duties will include:

• Develop metrics appropriate to assess the cost efficiency, effectiveness, and ease of implementation of supply chain risk mitigation techniques and report the status of ongoing efforts
• Develop executable project plans for implementing a comprehensive, whole of Government approach to address foreign ownership, control, or influence over key components of National Security Systems (NSS), as well as systems, components, and services used by the defense industrial base in the development of DoD’s critical warfighting capabilities
• Support the legislative process by compiling data for use in drafting testimony, appeals, responses to congressional inquiries and General Accountability Office investigation documentation
• Provide project cost analysis data and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Provide studies and analyses regarding the extent to which supply chain risks/threats are identifiable beyond DoD’s prime contractor (e.g., sub-contractors, embedded components, resellers, white-labelling. etc.), and potential methods for increasing resiliency of systems when supply chain risks are realized
• Perform studies and analyses to inform policies and best practices for implementation of technical standards to mitigate supply chain risk for weapon systems, missions and the Defense Industrial Base
• Support analytical efforts to enhance collaboration and interoperability between the DoD and the Defense Industrial

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in related field and 7 years of related, relevant experience

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire
• Knowledge of cybersecurity capabilities, trends in cyberattack techniques, and tools or techniques for identifying and mitigating cyber vulnerabilities in software products and information systems
• Ability to comprehend DoD IT networks and infrastructure and develop supply chain risk mitigation strategies and associated implementation guidance
• Skilled at preparing policy, point papers, technical reviews, guidance, white papers, congressional inquire responses, and other documents for senior- level officials
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels across the Department of Defense
• Basic knowledge of relationships and interdependencies between IT, cyberspace operations, and cybersecurity, and understanding of the DoD’s Risk Management Framework
• Basic knowledge of the DoD contracting and acquisition processes (e.g., Adaptive Acquisition Framework), including source selection procedures and the DoD’s interface with the Defense Industrial Base
• Knowledge of statutory authorities pertaining to Supply Chain Risk Management, including sections 889 and 1655 of the FY 2019 NDAA, and10 USC
• Experience working with/on OSD, Joint Staff, or Service level staff
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong understanding of various technologies
• Excellent documentation skills
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking 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.