OSD Team Telecom Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.


Overview:

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best! Our pledge to you is stability, opportunity, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

The Cyber, Acquisition, Intelligence Group (CAIG) supports a broad array of clients within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S) and Research and Engineering (R&E) on a variety of industrial policy, cyber, space, nuclear, intelligence and acquisition efforts.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities: SPA is seeking an experienced National Security Analyst (Telecommunications) to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy on The Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (also known as Team Telecom). Team Telecom is an interagency committee that advises the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its public interest review of national security and law enforcement concerns that may be raised by foreign participation in the U.S. telecommunications services sector.

The candidate will:
  • Review Team Telecom applications, to include documents relating to FCC license applications (relating to satellites, subsea cables, international networks, and other related areas), corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information.
  • Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with the support of DoD stakeholders to assess risk arising from foreign participation in each FCC application review and the implications to DoD’s security interests, communications, network resiliency, supply chain, personal data and cybersecurity.
  • Analyze open-source and classified information on telecommunication security issues to formulate actionable policy recommendations for DoD leadership decision.
  • Author analysis papers regarding the risks of foreign participation in each application review and advise the interagency Committee of the Department’s recommendations.
  • Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership.
  • This position requires in-person attendance the Pentagon.
  • Support evolving telecommunications and technology security policy developments as required.

Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree required with a desired focus area in National Security, Cybersecurity, or International Relations; Master’s degree a plus
  • 3+ years of relevant risk analysis experience; or 5+ years of experience supporting national security issues
  • Ability to communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing) to DoD leadership
  • Strong and flexible research skills to support technical, legal, and financial questions
  • Familiarity with Team Telecom, CFIUS, export controls, sanctions, or other related USG processes (preferred)
  • Applicants may be required to submit a relevant writing sample.

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