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 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.

JOID assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading edge technologies to counter WMD in support of CCMDs and transitioning these technologies to military services and COCOMs. SPA provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat and Countering Threat Network technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations.

We have a near-term need for a Classification Technical Review Analyst to provide onsite support in Lorton, VA.

The candidate will provide subject matter expertise in safeguarding high-value information. Implement policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting agency classified/sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure. Coordinate with offices, both internal and external, to protect the equities of stakeholders whose information is involved in the agency's day-to-day operations. Review classification guidance generated for new or ongoing programs to ensure that specific and correct guidance is available to customers. Ensure even application of standards by reviewing information and documents scheduled for release outside the agency and to various customers. Coordinate with scientific, technical, and other subject-matter specialists to assess the classification level appropriate to information sensitivity. Consult with appropriate officials to determine whether a proposed classification level is too high or too low. Review classification and declassification decisions rendered by DTRA subject matter experts to ensure decisions are in compliance with national security standards.

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in an engineering, scientific, technical, or analytic position
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Desired

• Knowledge of science and technology (S&T) efforts that contribute to the development of Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) capabilities
• Working knowledge of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and/or explosive (CBRNE) threats
• Knowledge of models, simulations, and data that could be used in understanding WMD threats and potential effects
• Active TS/SCI