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. SPA's 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 a near-term need for a Strategic Analyst - Russia and Terrorist Groups to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA. Responsibilities The candidate will support the Strategic Alternatives (SALT) Branch Head and will be involved in all aspects of SALT work, to include writing reports, coordination of workshops and working groups, and development of numerous products related to Warfare Development. Attend weekly SALT meetings, both scheduled and unscheduled, at the direction of the Branch head. Support implementation of Long-Term Military Strategic Shaping Program of Work (LTMSS PoW). Travel to attend relevant external meetings/workshops/events. Facilitate and prepare workshops and other related events such as wargames. Provide valuable input on NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept (NWCC) and Warfare Development Agenda (WDA) and offer ideas and related analysis. Interpret military, political, economic, sociocultural, and technological trends and develop alternatives ways of assessment. Conduct research and data analysis to inform strategic decisions, especially analysis of long-term trends including pertaining to Russia, terrorist groups. Understand and shape the NATO's/ACT's strategy and mission. Develop plans to materialize long term strategy and analyze development proposals. Conduct research to identify threats and opportunities. Construct forecasts and analytical models. Monitor and analyse global trends (cognitive topics, international relations, global security environment, industry and market changes, etc.). Be available to ACT leadership for NWCC/WDA related requirements. Collaborate as required with HQ SACT cross-functional teams to provide strategic thoughts and inputs. Provide feedback about their work clearly and concisely. Fulfil other specific WDA and LTMSS related tasks as directed by the SALT Branch Head. Provide support in the strategy/marketing/branding of the LTMSS policy in order to ensure a widespread culture within the Alliance. Qualifications Required: Citizenship of one of the NATO member countries. Active NATO or National Secret security clearance or higher. Demonstrated experience in corporate, government, or academic environment in analysis in the area of international relations, security or strategic studies. 5+ years of experience, including experience in strategic analysis of Russia and Terrorist groups. Staff experience at operational and/or strategic level. Bachelor's degree in international relations, business administration, economics, public administration, operations research, or related discipline. Demonstrated experience in policy/strategy analysis or strategic planning (at least 3 years). Demonstrated experience in an international organization/governmental organization (preferably NATO experience). Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent. Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite and collaborative software. Demonstrated experience in marketing/branding/commercial strategy within large organizations. Able to work fully onsite based on client needs. Desired: An extensive network within the academic and governmental community working on Russia and terrorist group related topics. An ability to build cooperative relationships with academia and governmental partners. The capacity to work under general direction within a clear framework of accountability with substantial personal responsibility. An ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, delivering requested products/tasks in due time. The capacity to work effectively as the member of a multinational and multi-disciplinary team. Able to execute a broad range of complex professional or technical work activities in a variety of contexts. An ability of disciplined and systematic approach to problem solving. An ability for a comprehensive approach based on credible evidence, the most probable counterarguments and risks. Excellent ability of using contemporary office tools, including MS office and communications systems. Excellent written and oral skills. Demonstrated understanding of Strategic Foresight, Strategic Planning and Execution, Strategic Gap Analysis, Strategy Implementation, Futures Thinking, Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence.
Qualifications
Required: Citizenship of one of the NATO member countries. Active NATO or National Secret security clearance or higher. Demonstrated experience in corporate, government, or academic environment in analysis in the area of international relations, security or strategic studies. 5+ years of experience, including experience in strategic analysis of Russia and Terrorist groups. Staff experience at operational and/or strategic level. Bachelor's degree in international relations, business administration, economics, public administration, operations research, or related discipline. Demonstrated experience in policy/strategy analysis or strategic planning (at least 3 years). Demonstrated experience in an international organization/governmental organization (preferably NATO experience). Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent. Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite and collaborative software. Demonstrated experience in marketing/branding/commercial strategy within large organizations. Able to work fully onsite based on client needs. Desired: An extensive network within the academic and governmental community working on Russia and terrorist group related topics. An ability to build cooperative relationships with academia and governmental partners. The capacity to work under general direction within a clear framework of accountability with substantial personal responsibility. An ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, delivering requested products/tasks in due time. The capacity to work effectively as the member of a multinational and multi-disciplinary team. Able to execute a broad range of complex professional or technical work activities in a variety of contexts. An ability of disciplined and systematic approach to problem solving. An ability for a comprehensive approach based on credible evidence, the most probable counterarguments and risks. Excellent ability of using contemporary office tools, including MS office and communications systems. Excellent written and oral skills. Demonstrated understanding of Strategic Foresight, Strategic Planning and Execution, Strategic Gap Analysis, Strategy Implementation, Futures Thinking, Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence.
Responsibilities
The candidate will support the Strategic Alternatives (SALT) Branch Head and will be involved in all aspects of SALT work, to include writing reports, coordination of workshops and working groups, and development of numerous products related to Warfare Development. Attend weekly SALT meetings, both scheduled and unscheduled, at the direction of the Branch head. Support implementation of Long-Term Military Strategic Shaping Program of Work (LTMSS PoW). Travel to attend relevant external meetings/workshops/events. Facilitate and prepare workshops and other related events such as wargames. Provide valuable input on NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept (NWCC) and Warfare Development Agenda (WDA) and offer ideas and related analysis. Interpret military, political, economic, sociocultural, and technological trends and develop alternatives ways of assessment. Conduct research and data analysis to inform strategic decisions, especially analysis of long-term trends including pertaining to Russia, terrorist groups. Understand and shape the NATO's/ACT's strategy and mission. Develop plans to materialize long term strategy and analyze development proposals. Conduct research to identify threats and opportunities. Construct forecasts and analytical models. Monitor and analyse global trends (cognitive topics, international relations, global security environment, industry and market changes, etc.). Be available to ACT leadership for NWCC/WDA related requirements. Collaborate as required with HQ SACT cross-functional teams to provide strategic thoughts and inputs. Provide feedback about their work clearly and concisely. Fulfil other specific WDA and LTMSS related tasks as directed by the SALT Branch Head. Provide support in the strategy/marketing/branding of the LTMSS policy in order to ensure a widespread culture within the Alliance.
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