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 a wide range of operational, technical, acquisition, and programmatic expertise to support oversight, management, and integration of Special Access Programs (SAP). Key duties will include:

• Assist in the reform of policy to create an Agile SAP Enterprise to enable lethality and partnerships dependent on SAP capabilities
• Conduct analyses and evaluation of technology protection across the DoD to ensure horizontal protection, safeguarded export, and vetted foreign investment in the United States
• Provide management of SAPs by building and staffing lifecycle approval requests through the SAP governance structure
• Assist in administering the DoD’s SAP portfolio program to ensure proper SAP content and billet allocation, to include the annual review process
• Provide support to implement and manage increased SAP sharing with U.S. allies for the purpose of technology sharing and operational integration
• Counsel and manage the creation, development, and implementation of improved policies and strategies to foster the planned re-baselining of the SAP enterprise including new and innovative oversight and governance approaches
  • Conduct an in-depth review of all associated SAP programs including umbrella, compartments, and sub-compartments and evaluate the cost and benefit of developing and implementing enhanced security protection capabilities using data analytics, knowledge management, data discovery, and collaboration tools
  • Provide project management expertise to organize, track, and report on disparate reform projects throughout the SAP enterprise
  • Assist with the development of new SAP taxonomies and architectures
• Provide subject matter expertise and liaison support with OSD, Service, and Component SAPCOs as well as other Departments 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
• Demonstrated experience with operational, acquisition, and science and technology development utilizing SAP capabilities
• Experience with requirements, acquisition, and PPBE processes as applied to SAP programs
• Experience with international technology exchange processes
• Demonstrated experience preparing policy, guidance, white papers, congressional inquiries, and other documents for senior- level officials
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels across the Department of Defense
• 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.