SPA has an immediate need for a Network & Data Protocol Anaylst.

• Program Management Support:
• • Assist government Program Managers (PMs) in development and execution across the program lifecycle (i.e. from concept development to service transition)
    • Support development and execution of acquisition strategies
    • Develop and maintain program schedules, milestone trackers, and risk management frameworks
    • Coordinate and facilitate performer program reviews, technical exchange meetings, and stakeholder working groups
    • Prepare/Create materials in support of internal program reviews, concept development decision processes, etc.
    • Prepare/Create technical and executive briefings for varied audiences (internal and external)
  • Ensure program security and protection measures are defined, implemented, and adhered to in coordination with SCO Security Representative(s)
    • Provide critical program information (CPI) and inputs for program security classification guides (SCGs)
    • Ensure security guidance is propagated to and followed by program performers and stakeholders throughout program lifecycle
  • Financial and Contract Management
    • Budget forecasting and allocation to performers
    • Preparing funding requests and associated documents
    • Tracking obligations and expenditures to ensure compliance with financial metrics
    • Prepare and review program documentation, such as Statements of Work (SOW), program work statements, and technical requirements documents
    • Track program budget execution, monitor performer spending, and analyze to inform program plan and identify programmatic and technical impacts
  • Performer oversight and management
    • Facilitate clear and consistent communication to ensure performer efforts are aligned with government requirements and program milestones
    • Advise and assist performers with program management, planning, schedule
    • Manage weekly battle rhythm of TEMs, update calls, etc.
    • Plan and manage program reviews
    • Review all performer deliverables and provide feedback
  • Test and event planning, oversight and management
    • Interface with Government POCs for test events and exercises
    • Provide inputs and review test documentation (test plans, test cards, checklists, AARs, etc.)
    • Lead planning efforts in preparation for test events and exercises
    • Plan for and manage security requirements for events (data handling, IATT, physical security)
    • Provide execution oversight during test events
• Technical & Integration Support:
  • • Provide technical review, analysis, and clarification on specific areas of expertise
    • Provide general systems engineering oversight and recommendations
    • Provide technical expertise and assessment of performer prototype development to inform government decisions
    • Support definition and management of system integration requirements, configuration management, interface control documents (ICDs), and API specifications
    • Support the government team in designing and executing technology demonstrations, pilot programs, and operationally relevant test and evaluation activities

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience in the areas of networking and data protocols, secure system design, interoperability, encryption standards and technologies, and/or understanding of associated field applications (reliability, survivability, and resiliency of military communications for various concepts of operations at tactical and operational echelons)
• Level 3 DAU certification in one of the disciplines above (preceding bullet)
• Operational experience in the areas of signals intelligence, electromagnetic spectrum operations, or similar battlefield/tactical missions
• 5+ years supporting DoW or IC R&D, acquisition, or technical programs
• Experience coordinating program execution across multiple stakeholders
• Experience supporting test events, demonstrations, or operational evaluations
• Ability to travel locally and possibly long distance up to six trips a year
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing development
• Able to work full-time in a Chantilly VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting rapid prototyping or advanced capability development programs
• Experience operating in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments