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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 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 an immediate need for a CTO Technology Advisor, the primary SETA advisor to the Chief Technology Officer for a DoD Rapid Prototyping Office.
Responsibilities:
Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractor to provide technical advisory support to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a fast-paced DoW Research & Development (R&D) office. Responsible for identifying, assessing, and transitioning emerging technologies to address critical warfighter needs. Requires a unique blend of technical expertise, knowledge of defense acquisition, and a passion for rapidly delivering new capabilities to the field. Creative and strategic thinker, adept at navigating the complexities of the DoW and commercial technology sectors to create new strategic advantages.
- Technology Scouting and Assessment (Primary focus area):
- Advise the CTO on the identification and evaluation of disruptive technologies from a wide range of sources, including commercial industry, academia, and government laboratories.
- Conduct technical due diligence on potential technology investments, assessing feasibility, maturity, and potential for military application.
- Maintain a broad awareness of the technology landscape, including emerging trends in AI/ML, autonomy, cyber, space, and other areas relevant to the mission.
- Manage, review, compile, and disseminate responses to Broad Agency Announcement (BAAs) and Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) office wide solicitations. Ensure all information is captured and stored.
- Acquisition and Program Management Support:
- Provide expert guidance to the CTO on the use of flexible and rapid acquisition authorities, including Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and Commercial Solutions Offerings (CSOs).
- Inform Office working groups on existing technology companies (for potential tech insertion) which are aligned to working group mission areas and potential new concepts.
- Prototyping and Technology Transition:
- Support the CTO in designing and executing rapid prototyping, demonstration, and experimentation campaigns to evaluate the military utility of new technologies.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential transition partners, including program offices of record, operational units, and other government agencies.
- Facilitate the integration of emerging technologies into existing SCO projects and operational workflows.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:
- Serve as a key liaison between the CTO, SCO program managers, and a diverse community of stakeholders, including technology vendors, Service R&D centers, the intelligence community, and combatant commands.
- Represent the CTO in technical discussions, strategic planning sessions, and program reviews.
- Foster collaboration and alignment across the DoD R&D enterprise to accelerate the adoption of new capabilities.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 3-5 years of SCO-like Acquisiton experience in technology development for DoW R&D or acquisition programs
- Familiarity with defense acquisition processes and innovative acquisition methods (e.g., BAAs, SBIRs, OTAs) to acquire and field new technologies
- Strong technical background with a deep understanding of at least one or more emerging technology areas (e.g., AI/ML, autonomy, cyber, directed energy, etc.)
- Proven ability to operationalize emerging technology and rapidly transition it into the hands of the warfighter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in briefing senior government and military officials
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated operational understanding of technology and how to apply it across the Department of War
- Experience working with the commercial technology sector, including startups, venture capital firms, and non-traditional defense contractors
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, experimentation, and operational test and evaluation
- Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment with minimal supervision
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Systems Planning and Analysis
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides top-level decision makers with timely and objective assessments that integrate the technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business aspects of national security issues. SPA is headquartered in Alexandria, with offices throughout Metro DC, and San Diego, CA. SPA has been recognized with awards including Government Contractor of the Year by the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, as a Best Places to Work by the Washington and San Diego Business Journals for several years, a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, and as one of DC's Healthiest Employers.