Job Description

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. 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 DESCIPTION ANSER is seeking a Public Safety Communications Analyst to provide subject matter expertise including strategy, policy, programmatic, requirements, and capability analysis support in the area of Public Safety Communications (PSC) including NextGen 911, FirstNet and Land Mobile Radio (LMR). Duties include:

• Document current PSC capability gaps and requirements, identify potential capability alternatives to resolve mission shortfalls, and conduct/participate in appropriate business case analysis (BCA) and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to support development of future programs to meet warfighter and homeland defense needs
• Provide assessments of compliance with Department guidance, mandates, and standards; technology insertion; performance and scalability; and interoperability
• Develop PSC analytical products that provide detailed comprehensive overviews of associated PSC systems (including radios and waveforms) that identify critical capabilities, capability gaps, and roadmaps to guide the strategic incremental evolution and modernization of PSC capabilities within all operating environments
• Provide PSC support and analysis for DoD CIO representatives at various high level forums and meetings at the OSD level that include Executive Steering Committees, Functional Capability Boards, Working Groups and other governance requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Masters degree and 12 years of relevant experience SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work independently, but also as a part of a team, with the following specific experience:

• Top Secret Clearance with SCI adjudication
• Prior experience in the area of Public Safety Communications (PSC) including NextGen 911, FirstNet and Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
• OSD, Joint, Combatant Command, NATO, or Military Department staff experience
• Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Public Safety Communications Information Technology Standards and Policies
• Knowledge of Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process, Defense Acquisition System (DAS), PPBE, and other related processes within the DoD

DISCLAIMER:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), 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.