Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Systems Analyst - ANSER

Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Systems 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 is located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). 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 by providing consistent, responsive, and high-quality technical support with detailed analyses and strategic recommendations of business/systems analysis. Key duties will include:

• Oversee and coordinate DoD’s PNT, Global Positioning System (GPS), and Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) management activities to include developing management procedures and processes to support program guidance and acquisition policy
• Provide support to research and system engineering oversight and coordination for the various DoD GPS, PNT and NAVWAR development activities
• Support DoD CIO throughout the DoD System Acquisition process
  • Including support to acquisition policy development
  • Governance support to key PNT forums, councils, and working groups
• Assist in research and development of policies and guidelines for foreign manufacturing, integration, and maintenance of GPS user equipment.
• Maintain working relationships with key stakeholders and be focal point for coordination among all external partners
• Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful, timely reports
• Manage competing resources and priorities
• Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in the preparation of background papers, research and engineering assessments, and policy issues

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in technical field

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in PNT technologies, policy analysis, DoD acquisition process, and/or PPBE process
• Knowledge of/understanding of Global Positioning System
• Knowledge of/understanding of Navigation Warfare
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook
• 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 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, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.