Workforce Project Manager

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, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense. Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team!

SPA has an immediate or near term need for a Workforce Project Manager.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the COLOSSUS Workforce team and perform activities primarily in support of the NRO's workforce, privilege user and compliance support tools. The successful candidate will:

Demonstrate knowledge of NRO enterprise policy and strategy regarding workforce requirements for IT, IA, and IM compliance requirements; relevant proven skills in project and data management, data analysis, and ability to translate findings into strategic and tactical recommendations.
• Facilitate the execution and enhancement of IT training and certification requirements and compliance to NRO ND 50-5, DoD 8570.01M or any subsequent IT, IA, and IM direction for workforce compliance or skills development.
• Develop, maintain, and brief Privilege User (PU) content.
• Ability to train on PU process, workflow, and computer compliance applications (many times on short notice for large audiences - travel is rarely required).
• Facilitate workforce compliance forums.
• Act as the SME on PU policy and actively monitor the PU inbox.
• Translate data analysis into strategic and tactical recommendations.
• Assist the customer with PU related enterprise planning and management.
• Draft memos, conduct quarterly audits, Standard Operating Procedures, FAQs, TIERs.
• Support NRO inspections (CSSP, CORA, JCIP) - Prepare content, provide documentation, and respond to questions.
• Communicate with stakeholders on PU changes (strategic communications).
• Manage and maintain PU SharePoint content.
• Produce PU-related metrics and analyses (in support of top leadership, major IT forums, Inspector General).
• Support deployment of solutions to enable Privileged Access Management (PAM) which is required for Zero Trust
  • IT Readiness Preparation: Prepare artifacts, briefing coordination
  • Programmatics: Cost, Schedule, Performance
• Support administration, on/off boarding of Pus
• • Lifecycle Management
  • Coordination with stakeholders
  • Support business planning and operations responsibilities (programming, budgeting, and execution)
  • Submit and track tickets for module updates, fixes, etc.
• Maintain and enhance process metrics, including collection, analysis, and reporting methods.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance, with CI Poly
• IC experience
• BS/BA with 5+ years of demonstrated performance related to tasks above (or Associate's with 8+ years, or 15+ years of demonstrated performance in related tasks)
• Knowledge of DoD 8570.01M or any subsequent IT, IA, and IM direction for workforce compliance or skills development
• Ability to excel as a member of a collaborative team through open communication, transparency, and flexibility
• Ability to relate professionally with senior Government customers and colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Master's degree with 5+ years of demonstrated performance in related tasks
• Certifications related to functional responsibilities, such as those specified in DoD 8570.01M and/or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Experience supporting multi-agency IT initiatives with responsibilities in strategic planning, architecting, policy, governance, or portfolio management