Cyber Capabilities Development SME

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise, SPA is known for continuous innovation for its government customers in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is 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.

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The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high‑priority needs, assessing cutting‑edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.

Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support of military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD), and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM), and US Space Force (USSF).

Come be a part of a high‑speed low‑drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense.

SPA has an immediate need for a Cyber Capabilities Development SME.

Cyber Capabilities SME in development, integration, employment, and synchronization of software/hardware capabilities for military cyberspace operations and electromagnetic warfare. They translate operational requirements, informed by doctrine and operational TTPs, into technical plans and capability requirements; they coordinate with operational and acquisition stakeholders to enhance deliverables supporting offensive cyber operations (OCO).

• Technical Expertise: This is a highly technical position, requiring the ability to direct tactical, technical work while being able to defend how those capabilities will meet strategic intent. An ideal candidate will provide subject‑matter expertise on offensive cyber enabling operations (CEO), intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, and electronic warfare (EW). Desire to also have knowledge of Space Enabled Cyber Operations (SECO) and Space Enabled Cyber Access (SECA).
• Capability Integration: Provide recommendations to government lead for the design, testing, and evaluation of software/hardware to support cyber capability development. Develop integration and interoperability requirements and apply standards, in the development cycle, to ensure capabilities can be used together.
• Operations Coordination: Participate in Joint Planning Groups (JPGs), Joint Targeting Boards, and liaise with intelligence agencies, DoD, and industry partners. Familiarity with operational security considerations in cyber and digital domains.
• Planning and Doctrine: Develop predictive contingency plans (CONPLANs, OPLANs), Courses of Action (COAs), and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for cyber operations to support capability development.
• Knowledge of Threat Environment: Evaluate emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to update cyber security measures.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, often with 5+ years of experience
    -or-
  • 8+ years of operational experience in prior military or government cyber operations such as an exploitation analyst, operator, or…