DSB Lead Analyst (TS/SCI #24-178) at Strategic Analysis, Inc. in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

Strategic Analysis, Inc.

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job Code: 24-178
Location: Arlington, VA
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Required Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is seeking a detail-oriented candidate of strong character for the position of Defense Science Board (DSB) Lead Analyst. The DSB is comprised of former senior military and government officials, as well as leaders in industry and academia that provide independent advice to Defense Department (DoD) senior leadership on modern science and technology (S&T) challenges. The DSB Lead Analyst will provide programmatic and analytical support directly to the Defense Science Board Secretariat and Board Members and coordinate the full range of administrative, programmatic, and policy issues impacting DSB activities, task forces, and studies. Onsite work with our government clients in the Pentagon and at SA headquarters (HQ) is necessary.

Telework options are available within the Washington, DC area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the government in analytical strategic planning to achieve DSB goals and objectives and advance decision making for customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee analytical and administrative support to the DSB Summer Study and Task Force efforts.
• Lead and foster team communications to streamline product development.
• Facilitate meetings, agendas, minutes, and other correspondence to foster executive-level planning and management. Meetings are held onsite in Pentagon and SA HQ, as needed.
• Interact directly with current and former Flag Officers, Political Appointees, Senior Executive Service (SES)-level government, and C-Suite individuals in support of various DSB efforts.
• Maintain and develop strong understanding of Department operations; in particular, those of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).
• Liaise across the Department, Interagency, Academia, and Industry to identify Subject Matter Experts in support of various DSB Studies and Task Forces.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, review guidance, and distill information for distribution.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate actions pre- and post-meetings for government personnel and in support of DSB Studies and Task Forces.
• Direct support for the DSB in preparing, editing, and finalizing briefings, reports, and other formal products for internal (DoD) and external audiences.
• Provide logistics and management support to DSB members and government staff.
• Facilitate compliance to Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) guidelines while supporting DSB meetings, activities, and other engagements.
• Support DSB membership process and impacts to DSB Studies and Task Forces.
• Conduct studies, literature reviews, and analyses of pertinent topics.

REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen and current DoD TS//SCI eligibility.
• Master’s degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work onsite in the Pentagon at least two (2) days a week, plus ability to work onsite at Pentagon and SA HQ, as needed, for DSB meetings or other preparatory support.
• Capable of working independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a high-level of proficiency on short deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and capable of adapting to changing conditions and situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance priorities across multiple tasks.
• Strong team player capable of leading group activities and consistently displays work habits. conducive to the success of the unit/team to better achieve organizational missions.
• Strong judgement and ability to reach sound conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including editorial proofreading.
• Familiarity generating, handling, and protecting classified material.
• Ability to support DSB Office administrative functions, as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint applications, as well as MS Teams and similar collaboration and video teleconferencing capabilities, such as ZoomGov.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree(s) in political science, economics, international relations, security studies, and/or STEM
• Experience working with technical projects and/or technical editing and writing.
• Experience in contract management.
• Prior DoD experience.
• Prior military experience.
• Prior project management experience.

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