Infrastructure Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage. We have an immediate need for a Infrastructure Analyst to provide onsite support out of HQ SACT, in Norfolk, Virginia. Responsibilities The candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the MSIF Branch in ACT. Will be responsible for supporting the MSIF Program Directors, Project Coordinators, and the Branch Head in maintaining a comprehensive knowledge and oversight over the planning and execution of all Programs and Projects throughout the infrastructure Portfolio. Maintain compilation of the Infrastructure Capability program plan based on identified requirements. Provide methodological and analytical expertise in support of the development and implementation of program plan development. Conduct issues/risk management within the programs, and perform benefits elicitation in collaboration with stakeholders. Provide support to the Investment Committee staffing process, and support each Program (Configuration/administration of key Program documents). Support the preparation and administration (including ACT and Host Nation coordination) of the Annual NATO infrastructure Conference for all NATO Member Nations ( 200 PAX). Support engagement and communication to the broader NATO infrastructure Community of interest throughout the year (in between conferences). Support the Branch by providing a Secretariat function regarding all key stakeholder engagement with ACO, Nations, and NATO HQ, helping to liaise and facilitate information flow/exchange with appropriate counterparts throughout the Alliance. Support cross-functional administration regarding MSIF Infrastructure Programs and ACT processes and procedures. Support the creation of MS Office products for internal and external reporting. Coordinate and contribute to the activities of MSIF Infrastructure PDs/PCs. Support and manage and effective and efficient Branch IKM (Share Point, EDMS, TRANSNET, mailboxes) to enable full and timely accessibility to all relevant Management and Governance documents. Support Branch and COTR(s) in CTR administration. Support management and administration of Branch-related meetings (Branch/Program/Portfolio/Budget). Support to Branch Tasker Tracker requirements. Enable induction of new staff members, support Infrastructure Concept Development, and perform other administrative tasks as required. Qualifications Required: Active Secret clearance Bachelor's degree in a related discipline Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in project management of Infrastructure Programs using MSP, PRINCE2, or PMI methodologies Minimum 3 years of demonstrable Program/Project Management experience in the past 10 years within a complex and dynamic environment, with a focus on military capability development Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in the field of Requirements Management and certified in Requirements Management Minimum 3 years in assisting leading teams in project or program management to ensure delivery of high quality, impactful work products on time Minimum 3 years of demonstrable high-level stakeholder and communication management experience, preferably in the international environment Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (3333) or demonstrate native English speaker background Proficient working-level knowledge with MS Office tools (Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) Able to travel to any NATO entity with the 32 Nations (valid passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations)

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