Cyber Capabilities Lead - Offensive Cyber Tools

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, producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

SPA:
Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, 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, 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 to 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 a need for a Cyber Capabilities Development Lead.

This position directly supports the Government PM in leading an OSW R&D Office rapid prototype development program and a federated team of military, civilian, and contracted personnel which develops accesses, discovers vulnerabilities, and engineers cyber tools and develops tactics, techniques, and procedures for the potential use of these assets and capabilities in offensive cyber operations.

• Provide leadership and technical oversight and lead Cyber capability development team members in development of Special Access Program (SAP) level Cyber capabilities.
• Organize and influence a diverse community of experts from across the Operations, Acquisition and Intelligence Communities to define the targets, identify potential vulnerabilities, set technical direction, and develop engineering strategies to provide integrated capabilities to the operational community.
• Develop and implement communication and messaging strategies regarding these capabilities to support national and/or combatant command priorities.
• Provide objective information and analysis supporting decision making on cyber-relevant Science and Technology (S&T) capability development, integration activities, and transition support.
• Ensure capabilities being developed meet DOW / USCYBERCOM requirements and R&D Office programmatic schedules.
• Prepare and deliver executive level briefings, reports, and summary papers; explain complex concepts in relatively simple language; summarize key decisions; and provide recommendations supported by analysis.
• Decrease USCYBERCOM reliance on accesses, tools, and expertise provided by the intelligence community; lead a team to provide technical and operational expertise on par with that of similar intelligence community programs.
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