Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:

ANSER is seeking a Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, you will provide advanced technical knowledge and analysis to support the DoW tactical communications enterprise.

Day To Day Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive oversight of the DoW’s tactical radios, waveform development, and security requirements
Develop strategy content to shape the direction of the DoW’s tactical communications modernization efforts
Develop detailed and comprehensive overviews of associated tactical radios and waveforms communications systems that identify critical capabilities, capability gaps, and roadmaps to guide the evolution and modernization of DoW tactical communications systems
Document current tactical communications capability gaps and requirements, identify potential capability alternatives to resolve mission shortfalls, and conduct/participate in Business Case Analysis and Analysis of Alternatives efforts
Provide assessments of compliance with DoW guidance and standards, technology insertion, performance and scalability, and interoperability
Provide tactical communications support and analysis for DoW CIO representatives at various high-level governance forums and meetings
Draft policy to support the DoW in achieving tactical communications modernization goals and enhancing Joint, Allied and Partner interoperability
Provide subject matter expertise to DoW and interagency technical working groups with tactical communications
Analyze and advise DoW CIO leadership on foreign miliary sales involving tactical communications systems

Required Qualifications:

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Master’s degree in a field related to the position plus 15 years of professional experience; or bachelor’s degree related to the position plus at least 17 years of professional experience; or a high school diploma with at least 19 years of professional experience.
Senior action officer experience in OSD, Joint Staff, or military department or staff
Excellent client interfacing skills, oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail
Ability to learn and successfully execute in a fast-paced and rigorous environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with the Office of the DoW CIO
Foreign military sales experience

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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