Cyber Investment Analyst

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.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the Department of Defense (DoD) in the National Capital Region. Successful candidates will be an organized self-starter capable of performing tasks without the need for constant oversight and experience successfully working in a team environment. Assist government personnel develop PPBE activities by reviewing proposed resource programs, formulating budget estimates, recommending resource allocations and monitoring the implementation and performance of programs and investment portfolios. Key duties will include:

Provide development analyses and assessments in support of effective management of the cyber investment portfolio; develop policy, identify/recommended policy improvements related to the cyber mission area

Support enforcement and assessment of compliance with DoD guidance, mandates, and standards, technology insertion performance, scalability and interoperability

Analyze and identify opportunities for technical and non-technical solutions

Develop positions and courses of action impacting cyberspace operations across the Department

Develop and apply cost models to evaluate and assess investment portfolio decisions or courses of action

Develop and propose methodologies and courses of action (COAs) to characterize and quantify return on investments

Perform management of task completion actions within the directorate to include quality control of staffing packages, task assignment, support of training related to staffing actions, management of the staffing process, and engagement scheduling activities

Engage and coordinate with heads of DoD components and agencies

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in related field and 7 years of related, relevant experience

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire

Experience in Cyber /IT Portfolio Analysis (2+ years preferred)

Experience with Total Cost Models and Analyses for Cyber and IT systems

Understand DoD PPBE System

Experience in Portfolio management

Basic knowledge of missions, roles and responsibilities, and relationships across the Department of Defense

Basic knowledge of the relationship between requirements, acquisition, and budgeting processes

Basic knowledge of existing DoD budget and reporting processes and systems

Experience working with/on OSD, Joint Staff, or Service level staff

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong understanding of various technologies

Excellent documentation skills

Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills

Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook

A track record of following through on commitments

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills

A history of supporting successful projects

DISCLAIMER:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment 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 or e-mail .

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, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.