Strategic Analyst - China and Sino Russian

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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA's NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.

We have a near-term need for a Strategic Analyst to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.

The contractor will be under the responsibility of the Strategic Alternative (SALT) Branch Head and will be involved in all aspects of SALT work, to include writing reports, coordination of workshops and working groups, and development of numerous products related to Warfare Development. Attend weekly SALT meetings, both scheduled and unscheduled, at the direction of the Branch head. Support implementation of the Long Term Military Strategy Shaping Program of Work (LTMSS PoW). Travel to attend relevant external meetings/workshops/events. Facilitate and prepare workshops and other related events such as wargames. Provide valuable input on NWCC and WDA and offer ideas and related analysis. Interpret military, political, economic, sociocultural, and technological trends and develop alternatives ways of assessment. Conduct research and data analysis to inform strategic decisions, especially on China and the Sino-Russian relationship. Understand and shape the NATO's/ACT's strategy and mission. Develop plans to materialize long-term strategy and analyze development proposals. Conduct research to identify threats and opportunities. Construct forecasts and analytical models. Monitor and analyze global trends (cognitive topics, international relations, global security environment, industry and market changes, etc. Be available to ACT leadership for NATO Warfare Capstone Concept/Warfare Development Agenda (NWCC/WDA) related requirements. Collaborate with HQ SACT cross-functional teams to provide strategic thoughts and inputs. Provide feedback about their work clearly and concisely. Fulfill other specific WDA and LTMSS related tasks as directed by the SALT Branch Head.

Required:

• Citizenship of one of the NATO member countries.
• Active NATO or National Secret security clearance or higher.
• 5+ years of experience, with demonstrated experience in corporate, government, or academic environment in analysis in the area of international relations, security, or strategic studies.
• Bachelor's degree in international relations, business administration, economics, public administration, operations research, political science, international relations, strategic studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience in strategic analysis of China and the Sino-Russian relationship.
• Staff experience at operational and/or strategic level.
• A basic understanding of Strategic Foresight, Strategic Planning and Execution, Strategic Gap Analysis, Strategy Implementation, Futures Thinking, Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence.
• A solid background in policy/strategy analysis or strategic planning (at least 7 to 10 years recommended).
• Previous experience in an international organization/governmental organization (preferably NATO experience).
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Tool suite and collaborative software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Desired:

• An extensive network within the academic and governmental community working on China and Sino-Russian related topics.
• An ability to build cooperative relationships with academia and governmental partners.
• The capacity to work under general direction within a clear framework of accountability with substantial personal responsibility.
• An ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, delivering requested products/tasks in due time.
• The capacity to work effectively as the member of a multinational and multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to execute a broad range of complex professional or technical work activities in a variety of contexts.
• An ability of disciplined and systematic approach to problem solving.
• An ability for a comprehensive approach based on credible evidence, the most probable counterarguments, and risks.
• Excellent ability of using contemporary office tools, including MS office and communications systems.
• Excellent written and oral skills.