Policy Analyst

Fort Meade, MD - On-Site  

Employment Type: Full-Time  

Shift: N/A 

About the Company 

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) established in 2010. ATG has immense experience and a strong, solid reputation throughout various government agencies providing consistently superior, innovative and cost-effective solutions. ATG is a premier provider of cybersecurity, risk management framework (RMF) and communications cybersecurity solutions as well as information technology (IT) and communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. We are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team and continue our proven track record.  

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability 

Job Summary 

We are seeking a Policy Analyst to join our team supporting DISA J-3/5/7 Directorate. You will play a key part in ATG’s support of operational planning support, strategic initiative coordination and program assessments (OAB) for the directorate.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with Integrated Process Teams (IPT) meetings for programs, services, and capabilities assigned to gather documentation, identify, and record operational risks with the Integrator programs.   

• Support documenting operational requirements for designated Integrators, as well as developing, organizing, and distributing presentation slide decks; participating in weekly OAB meetings; managing and updating the OAB Knowledge Management (KM) sites and pages; and preparing meetings/special projects.  

• Support OAB in documentation and required actions to assess DISA new programs, services, and capabilities and operational gaps are adequately documented. 

• Supports architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.  

• Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades.  

• Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of work flows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action. 

• Support program deliverables, and reporting to both ATG leadership and Government personnel regarding contract outcomes and status.  

Qualifications 

Required:  

• Security Clearance Level: Must hold an active Secret Clearance.  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a closely related field.  

• Have at least 8 years experience working as a systems analyst, leading projects within a team structure, with a thorough and complete understanding of how information systems interact within an organization. 

• Thorough knowledge of programming languages, project management, and application or systems development methodologies are crucial. 

• Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. 

Desired:  

• Master’s Degree preferred  

• Previous Experience in supporting teams with multiple skillsets.  

Physical and Environmental Conditions 

• Work to be performed out of Fort Meade, Maryland. 

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time in office-setting  

Salary & Benefits 

• Salary: $124,000/year (depending on experience and certifications) 

Additional Benefits 

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment 

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.