Analytic Services Inc

Develop and manage strategic messaging, coordinate with senior DoD officials, and support media and speaking engagements. | Requires 14+ years of strategic communications experience, active Top Secret SCI clearance, and experience supporting senior DoD leaders, with specific knowledge of DoD correspondence and social media management. | 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. Position Overview: ANSER is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the effective messaging of CIO priorities and updates to external and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will be managing all strategic messaging for SES and congressionally appointed DoD officials. This position requires onsite support at the Pentagon. Day to Day Responsibilities: Develop strategic messaging, strategies, and plans and ensure that all written communications are appropriately aligned. Coordinate with Deputy CIO offices on strategic messaging, engagements, and media inquiries across DoD CIO functional areas. Manage and execute all aspects of CIO and principal deputy CIO speaking engagements. Support the vetting, planning, and tracking of speaking engagements across the CIO organization. Draft talking points, briefings, communication reports, and press releases. Develop and internally coordinate the response to media inquiries tasked to DoD CIO, in coordination with other DoD offices with equities when applicable. Manage and create content for social media accounts. Build and maintain relationships with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Public Affairs, Office of General Counsel, and OSD Legislative Affairs liaisons. Ensure all official correspondence (e.g., transmittal letters, memos, and presentations) conform to DoD requirements and standards. Create, track, edit and / or support Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) packages. Analyze the effectiveness of strategic communications efforts and activities and identify areas for improvements in processes and outcomes. Accompany CIO and PD CIO on local speaking engagements. Required Qualifications: Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI adjudication. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. communications, political science, information technology, etc.) 14 years of experience related to strategic communications. Will accept 12 years of related experience with a Master’s degree. Prior technical editing experience, preferably within the DoD. Experience supporting and briefing clients at the GO/FO/SES-level or similar senior leaders. Knowledge of DoD correspondence requirements. Background in strategic communications and / or speaking engagement development / support. Experience managing social media accounts and interacting with social media users. High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Planner. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting clients at the OSD level. Experience developing Congressional testimony. Prior experience in Power Automate and event photography. Experience with CATMS or other task management tool. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support development of policies, strategies, and architectures for DoD communications and information networks, including policy development, technical analysis, and stakeholder coordination. | Requires extensive experience in military communications, systems engineering, and related technical disciplines, with active TS/SCI clearance and familiarity with tactical communication systems. | Position Summary: ANSER is seeking a Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Deputy Chief Information Office (CIO) for Command, Control, and Communications. In this role you will work on the development of policies, guidance, strategy, architectures, and systems engineering for communications and information network programs and initiatives. This position requires full-time onsite work at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. Day to Day Responsibilities: • Provide technical expertise and analysis support on current military and future force communications and network portfolio strategies, policies, communications architectures, and operations in the air, ground, and maritime domains. • Support development of joint concepts and integrated architecture solutions to resolve validated warfighting capability gaps. • Support DoD communications and information technology policy initiatives by leveraging knowledge of the Requirements and Resourcing Alignment Board (RRAB) process, Defense Acquisition System (DAS), Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), and other related formal decision and staffing processes within the DoD. • Support DoD CIO and Department of Homeland Security partnered efforts such as, but not limited to Defense Support to Civilian Authorities, FirstNet, and enterprise level Land Mobile Radio initiatives in the air, ground, and maritime domains. • Participate in enterprise governance working groups and/or capability boards, as well as Service specific boards and/or working groups. Support the coordination of DoD CIO positions and provide for the development of briefings and briefing materials for use by DoD CIO senior leadership. Required Qualifications: • Possess an active TS/SCI clearance • Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline such as physics, computer science, information technology, mathematics or similar and 14+ years of relevant experience OR any Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience. • Experience as, or supporting, a headquarters; Joint Staff; or Service staff officer and/or senior leadership • Demonstrated familiarity with tactical communications vendors and technologies, including SATURN, HQ, SINCGARS, HF, Link-16, BFT, WREN, and/or related tactical communications waveforms and systems • Experience developing DoD issuances, strategy, and related documents Preferred Qualifications • Experience with RF waveforms, communications gateways, and network development and/or oversight • Experience conducting technical and programmatic research and providing information & decision papers • Knowledge of Open Systems Architecture development and implementation • Experience coordinating, sponsoring, and facilitating large scale technical meetings/conferences • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Provide expert advice on commercial SATCOM integration, develop enterprise policies, and support modernization strategies for the DoD. | Extensive experience in satellite communications, defense programs, and supporting senior government decision-making, with a current TOP SECRET/SCI clearance. | 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. Position Summary: ANSER is seeking a Senior Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Subject Matter Expert to serve as a principal expert to the Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO). In this role, you will shape and influence enterprise-level SATCOM modernization, commercial integration, and digital transformation efforts across the Department of Defense. Day to Day Responsibilities: • Provide expert advice to DoD CIO leadership on commercial SATCOM integration, enterprise service models, and hybrid MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM architectures • Translate deep technical and commercial insight into actionable guidance for senior government leaders, driving informed decision-making at the Departmental level and advancing the future of DoD enterprise SATCOM capabilities. • Support development and refinement of Enterprise SATCOM policies, governance frameworks, and modernization strategies • Assess emerging commercial capabilities (Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), managed services, AI-enabled network optimization) and their applicability to DoD missions • Develop and evaluate commercial service-based and managed services business models aligned to DoD operational needs • Conduct economic, cost, and affordability analyses supporting investment decisions, leasing models, and working capital fund approaches • Advise on capital vs. operating lease structures, consumption-based pricing, and scalable acquisition strategies • Support acquisition strategy development for major SATCOM-related programs and contract vehicles • Provide technical and business input into AoAs, market research, requirements development, and source selection activities • Assess commercial marketplace trends, vendor capabilities, and competitive dynamics • Lead or support development of data-driven decision environments, dashboards, and analytic models for SATCOM planning and performance management • Apply advanced analytics, modeling, and AI/ML techniques to inform capacity planning, cost forecasting, and architecture tradeoffs • Advise and brief senior leaders across DoD CIO, OSD, Joint Staff, DISA, USSF/SSC, and CCMDs • Develop clear, persuasive executive-level materials, including decision memos, strategy papers, and briefings • Facilitate cross-organizational working groups and industry engagement forums Required Qualifications: • Must have a current TOP SECRET clearance and be Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligible (have held an SCI position within the previous 24 months) • Either a PhD in a related field of study with a combined 20 years' experience in satellite communications, telecommunications, and related DoD space/communications programs; or a Master's Degree in a related field of study plus 22 years' related experience • Demonstrated expertise in commercial SATCOM architectures and services across GEO, MEO, and LEO systems • Extensive experience supporting DoD or IC SATCOM policy, acquisition, or enterprise planning • Familiarity with Future Commercial Satellite Communications Services Acquisition (FCSA), Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP), Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO), and Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit (mGEO), or similar programs • Strong background in acquisition strategy, cost analysis, and large-scale federal programs • Experience developing business cases, economic models, or managed services constructs for telecommunications or digital services • Proven ability to engage and advise senior government executives and flag-level stakeholders • Experience leading cross-functional technical and analytic teams Preferred Qualifications: • Background in data analytics, AI/ML applications, or digital transformation within DoD environments • Knowledge of DoD budgeting, appropriations, and working capital fund mechanisms In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support DoD CIO budget certification, planning, and program review processes, including developing reports, managing workflows, and coordinating with senior leadership. | Requires extensive federal financial and program analysis experience, familiarity with DoD budget processes, and security clearance, which do not match your health policy research background. | 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. Position Summary: ANSER is seeking a Senior Program Analyst / Team Lead to assist the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this key role, you will work as a dual-hatted as a team lead managing client tasks and contract support personnel. This position requires full-time onsite work at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Day to Day Responsibilities: Support the budget certification process and the creation of an annual budget certification report for the DoD CIO. Support the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process within DoD CIO. Review funding lines and correlate the submissions to strategy requirements. Work closely with service and agency officials to collect budget data on specific program elements. Provide MS Teams and SharePoint software development support for maintaining an integrated enterprise-wide decision structure for the DoD CIO's Program and Budget Review process on NIPRNet and SIPRNet. Support the DoD CIO in developing, maintaining and enhancing, and overseeing the processes, activities, actions, and workflow associated with PBR issue submission into the CAPE Issue Process, the Resource Management Decisions, Presidential Budget, and completion through allocation. Support the Defense Information Technology Investment Portal (DITIP) budget certification module planning, testing, training, DoD Component self-assessment inputs, and leadership overall assessment inputs. Provide assistance assessing and reviewing resource and funding strategies for Cyber capabilities. Consolidate findings to inform senior leadership’s decision making. Provide executive secretariat support for Senior Executive Service (SES)/General Officer governance forum meetings, to include developing and maintaining invitee lists, read-aheads, and other actions to ensure effectiveness of the meetings. Review, edit, and format written policy, programming guidance or instructions. Track process deliverables and milestones to meet deadlines. Draft briefings, meeting notes, and coordination materials. Proactively monitor client requirements, guidance, and satisfaction. Support the client in organizing, prioritizing, simplifying, tracking, and overseeing delivery of complicated tasks across competing priorities and across the contractor team. Coordinate with contract team member to organize responsibilities and workloads, ensuring a collaborative and effective team dynamic. Support and provide administrative oversight of ANSER employees, including timesheet approvals, leave requests, and development and performance reviews. Required Qualifications: Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance. Master’s degree in a related field such as finance, management, business, political science, government, or strategic studies and 12+ years of related federal financial / program analyst work experience OR a Bachelor’s degree related to the position and 14+ years of related work experience OR a High School diploma with 18+ years of related work experience. Senior action officer experience in OSD, the Joint Staff, or a military department or staff. Familiarity with current DoD budgetary principles and their associated operational impact. Familiarity with Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission process with DoD organizations and / or Military services. Experience writing and / or researching within DoD Appropriations and budget documents. Experience with planning or programming of RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M funding at an OSD level. Expert level user of Microsoft Office Software, specifically pivot tables in Excel. Experience working with clients on complicated task requirements and managing the commensurate workload across team members. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with budget databases to include Defense Resources Data Warehouse (DRDW), Select & Native Programming Data Input System for Information Technology (SNAP-IT), and or DITIP. Experience with IT or cyberspace activities with the military services and / or Defense Agencies and Field Activities. Experience with Teams and SharePoint development and management. Project Management Professional Certification. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support awards program planning, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure compliance with DoD protocols. | Requires 10+ years of experience, event planning skills, and familiarity with DoD systems, which do not match your health policy research background. | 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. Position Summary: ANSER is seeking an experienced staff action officer to serve as an Awards Program Analyst supporting an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) client. In this key role, you will facilitate the review, selection, and recognition of exceptional achievements in advancing the client’s mission and national defense priorities across the Department of Defense (DoD). This position requires full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA or at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. Day to Day Responsibilities: Provide administrative and analytical support for organizing and conducting special events, including the development and maintenance of plans of actions and milestones, invitations, agendas, senior leader talking points, attendance rosters, and meeting summaries. Coordinate internal and external DoD stakeholders on awards program and planning and execution of events. Ensure adherence to required timelines and compliance with security, protocol, and other DoD requirements. Develop and maintain awards program standard operating procedures in accordance with DoD-level requirements. Collect and analyze metrics and lessons learned for the continuous improvement of processes and future events. Support response development to external inquiries and to GAO and IG audits. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., human resources, event planning, project management, business administration, government). Will consider an additional 4 years of relevant experience with High School diploma in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. 10+ years of professional experience. One year of experience in meeting or event planning and / or DoD event protocols. One year of experience developing and coordinating tasks in CATMS or other task management tools. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Software. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting personnel-related programs. Knowledge of MILPAY, CIVPAY and other systems. Prior experience supporting clients at the OSD level. Excellent organizational and communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.