Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS) Future Technologies SME

Overview

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, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in the US and abroad. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. SPA’s NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID supports capability development, portfolio and program management, quality management, cost estimation, standardization, reporting, software solutions, information management, and capability management. The group also improves capability requirements capture, from definition through realization and usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and advisory support to the Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS) Program Director, focusing on emerging technologies and future modernization of DCIS.
• Conduct technical assessments of current NATO DCIS capabilities, perform capability gap analyses, develop technical recommendations for modernization initiatives, and participate in DCIS architecture reviews.
• Support strategic capability development planning and evaluate commercial and government‑developed technologies for potential application within operationally deployed DCIS environments.
• Assess integration of emerging technologies into existing DCIS architectures, including interoperability with legacy systems, Next Generation DCIS, NATO Federated Mission Networking (FMN), Mission Networks, and Enterprise CIS.
• Produce technical evaluation reports and briefings, support operational testing and evaluation (OpTEval), review post‑exercise findings to identify capability gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct technical risk assessments, identify potential vulnerabilities, recommend mitigation strategies, and provide technical support for DCIS workshops, meetings, and program‑management product development.
• Communicate timely, well‑analyzed, and clearly presented technical information to stakeholders while implementing best practices that enhance institutional and C3 Enterprise knowledge and information management.
• Support the DCIS Program Director and collaborate with other DCIS contractors, capability teams, and stakeholders as mission requirements dictate.
• Travel to meetings and workshops up to 30 days per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline; substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when accompanied by MSP, PRINCE2, or PMI certification.
• 3 + years of experience supporting enterprise or tactical Communications and Information Systems (CIS).
• 3 + years of demonstrated expertise in one or more areas: cloud computing, network automation, enterprise networking, tactical networking, routing and switching, or virtualization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting one or more of the following: satellite communications, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, or AI‑enabled network management.
• Demonstrated experience working in a deployable CIS, Signals, or closely related capacity in a Subject Matter Expert (SME) role.
• 3 + years of experience supporting capability development of CIS or related systems.
• 3 + years of experience integrating emerging technologies.
• 3 + years of demonstrated expertise performing technical analysis, documenting findings, and delivering technical briefings.
• 3 + years of experience working in a NATO or multinational military environment.
• Active NATO or National Secret clearance.
• Valid NATO Nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time‑away‑from‑work programs.

Pay

Virginia pay transparency salary range: USD $120,000 – $150,000 per year.