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 develop PPBE activities by reviewing proposed resource programs, formulating budget estimates, recommending resource allocations and monitoring the implementation and performance of programs and investment portfolios. Key duties will include:

• Provide development analyses and assessments in support of effective management of the cyber investment portfolio; develop policy, identify/recommended policy improvements related to the cyber mission area
• Support enforcement and assessment of compliance with DoD guidance, mandates, and standards, technology insertion performance, scalability and interoperability
• Analyze and identify opportunities for technical and non-technical solutions
• Develop positions and courses of action impacting cyberspace operations across the Department
• Develop and apply cost models to evaluate and assess investment portfolio decisions or courses of action
• Develop and propose methodologies and courses of action (COAs) to characterize and quantify return on investments
• Perform management of task completion actions within the directorate to include quality control of staffing packages, task assignment, support of training related to staffing actions, management of the staffing process, and engagement scheduling activities
• Engage and coordinate with heads of DoD components and agencies

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
• Experience in Cyber /IT Portfolio Analysis (2+ years preferred)
• Experience with Total Cost Models and Analyses for Cyber and IT systems
• Understand DoD PPBE System
• Experience in Portfolio management
• Basic knowledge of missions, roles and responsibilities, and relationships across the Department of Defense
• Basic knowledge of the relationship between requirements, acquisition, and budgeting processes
• Basic knowledge of existing DoD budget and reporting processes and systems
• Experience working with/on OSD, Joint Staff, or Service level staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong understanding of various technologies
• Excellent documentation skills
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook
• A track record of following through on commitments
• 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.