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Overview 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 Plans & Policy - Analytics & AI Strategic Reasoning SME to provide onsite support in Norfolk, VA. Responsibilities The candidate will serve as Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) SME on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in support of strategy development, strategic initiatives, and special projects. Undertake data science and AI experiments in support of SPP's Political-Military Affairs Constellation Group. Utilize data science and AI methods for research and analysis to support HQ SACT's Strategy Development Programme of Work in the areas of Sino-Russia relationships, Russian and Chinese theories of victory, military strategies, and doctrine. Leverage a variety of Large Language Models to process, analyze, and report on a vast body of language sources, combining human expert judgment with generative AI applications. Exploit open-source text, datasets, and mining tools explored through both human analysis and (supervised and unsupervised) machine-learning algorithms. Develop proof of concepts for innovative analytical approaches to complex geopolitical and security questions. Leverage existing and develop new AI-enabled expertise on Russia and China; exploiting Russian language sources and Chinese language sources. Engage and co-create with partners on initiatives such as The Hague Centre for Security Studies (HCSS) Rubase, knowledge base on Russia (https://hcss.nl/rubase/). Provide specialized analytical support to SPP Strategy Policy and Analytics Strategic Research Officer, offering insights and expertise to enhance the effectiveness research activities and outputs. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing PLP reports and strategic analyses to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet NATO standards. Qualifications Required: Nationality of one of the NATO member countries. NATO Secret clearance or national equivalent. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (in English). Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (data science/computer science). 4+ years of experience, including demonstrated experience related to strategic plans and policies in support of strategy development, strategic initiations, and special projects. Proficiency in integrating human expertise with data science and AI assistance (including models like Meta Llama, OpenAI GPT series, Google Gemini series, and adversary-trained/developed equivalents). Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Qualifications
Required: Nationality of one of the NATO member countries. NATO Secret clearance or national equivalent. Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (in English). Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (data science/computer science). 4+ years of experience, including demonstrated experience related to strategic plans and policies in support of strategy development, strategic initiations, and special projects. Proficiency in integrating human expertise with data science and AI assistance (including models like Meta Llama, OpenAI GPT series, Google Gemini series, and adversary-trained/developed equivalents). Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Responsibilities
The candidate will serve as Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) SME on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in support of strategy development, strategic initiatives, and special projects. Undertake data science and AI experiments in support of SPP's Political-Military Affairs Constellation Group. Utilize data science and AI methods for research and analysis to support HQ SACT's Strategy Development Programme of Work in the areas of Sino-Russia relationships, Russian and Chinese theories of victory, military strategies, and doctrine. Leverage a variety of Large Language Models to process, analyze, and report on a vast body of language sources, combining human expert judgment with generative AI applications. Exploit open-source text, datasets, and mining tools explored through both human analysis and (supervised and unsupervised) machine-learning algorithms. Develop proof of concepts for innovative analytical approaches to complex geopolitical and security questions. Leverage existing and develop new AI-enabled expertise on Russia and China; exploiting Russian language sources and Chinese language sources. Engage and co-create with partners on initiatives such as The Hague Centre for Security Studies (HCSS) Rubase, knowledge base on Russia (https://hcss.nl/rubase/). Provide specialized analytical support to SPP Strategy Policy and Analytics Strategic Research Officer, offering insights and expertise to enhance the effectiveness research activities and outputs. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing PLP reports and strategic analyses to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet NATO standards.
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