Job Title: Strategic Planning Analyst

Established in 2001, The Tauri Group is a professional services firm known for our analytic rigor, practical solutions, and trusted advice in the areas of CBRN threat mitigation, defense science and technology, homeland security, and adjacent domains. We offer the financial stability and breadth of capability of a large company coupled with the corporate commitment and attention of a small firm. Our subject matter expertise, determination, agility, and commitment to active and ongoing client and stakeholder engagement enable us to solve tough problems and deliver results-oriented solutions that help our customers achieve mission success. We tackle our clients' most challenging problems by combining analytical rigor with world-class expertise and relevant operational experience. At The Tauri Group, we do what's right for the Program, the Mission, and the Nation.

We are seeking Strategic Planning Analysts to support the DoD Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO). These positions will support the Strategic Planning, Portfolio Formulation, Technical Analysis and Studies area. The Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) was established and operates under the authority of the Deputy Secretary of Defense. The SCO conducts analysis of innovations to shape and counter emerging threats with system level concepts across services and defense/intelligence agencies. The SCO's primary mission objectives are to analyze and accelerate the development, demonstration, and transition of capabilities to counter strategic adversaries and improve the U.S. security posture in peacetime, crisis, and conflict.

Candidates must have a current TOP SECRET/SCI clearance

Education and Experience Required
TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Candidates with a DCID 6/4 eligibility within the last five (5) years are highly preferred Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, computer science, physics, or other science and technology related subjects is required Minimum of fifteen (15) years of recent and relevant programmatic and technical support experience. Proficient in program management, systems engineering, and an in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: (Army long range fires; Data science, artificial intelligence, deep learning systems; Autonomous systems; Long range weapon kill chains; Communications, networking, inter-networking in communications denied environments) Proficiency in MicroSoft Office programs Have excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and be independently motivated
Responsibilities
Work with the PMs in developing strategic and technical plans to promote the SCO mission within the guidelines and time frame requested by the PM. Includes identifying approaches to uniquely blend technology and concepts of operations to produce a full spectrum of innovative capabilities involving multi-domain solutions (including cross-DoD/Intelligence Community (IC) capabilities and whole of Government partnerships) to find existing capabilities that can be leveraged to satisfy warfighter needs. Includes evaluating and providing recommendations for proposed kinetic and non-kinetic analysis and projects Identify, develop, enable, and integrate technical or planning solutions for compartmented and extremely sensitive operational requirements that involve cross-agency planning Provide research expertise and program support of Government activities with regard to procurements, schedules (technical and administrative), technical risk, user impact, and technology/system transfer efforts Provide in-depth expertise in the assessment of proposals for research and development efforts (R&D), prototypes, demonstrations, and field trials in order to determine the technical merit of proposed objectives and methodologies Verify modeling, simulation and analysis of threats for new proposed concepts including lethality, survivability, performance and other analyses to support decision making by senior leadership Combine innovative technical and operational ideas with concepts of operation and information management to develop recommendations for SCO leadership Analyze innovative concepts utilizing Government furnished models and conduct red-teaming of proposed concepts within directed timelines to meet SCO leadership programmatic decision milestones
At The Tauri Group, you'll collaborate with an elite, creative team of scientists, engineers, analysts, operations specialists, policy experts, and acquisition support specialists. We attract people who love their work and are dedicated to the complex challenges facing today's world. Our culture fosters engagement and enthusiasm, attracts and retains proven experts, and maintains a flexible environment that supports clients and staff. From our easily accessible offices in Alexandria, Virginia to our comprehensive benefits package, every aspect of our operations is designed to bring us the best in the field.

Financially, The Tauri Group is a smart choice, offering:
Highly competitive salaries 401(k), including competitive matching and 100 % vesting after only one year Business development and referral bonuses
We support your life outside of the office, too, with benefits including:
Highly competitive medical insurance and multiple plans to choose from Dental and vision insurance plans Tuition assistance Professional development opportunities Eight paid hours a year that you can devote to charity Flexible work schedules
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at HR@taurigroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.