Modernization and Capabilities Developer (ORSA) - Clearance Required

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Modernization and Capabilities Developer to support strategic force development, modernization initiatives, and data-driven decision-making efforts at the Service Component or DoD level. This position supports senior leadership by integrating operational analysis, strategic planning, risk assessment, and resource optimization to enhance readiness and long-term capability development.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Force Modernization and Capabilities Development initiatives at the Service Component or DoD level.
• Develop and manage strategic planning tools, including performance analytics platforms such as SPEAR (Strategic Planning, Evaluation, and Analytics for Resources).
• Conduct operational assessments, risk analysis, and develop written risk narratives to inform leadership decision-making.
• Produce high-quality information papers, memorandums for the record, executive briefings, and strategic planning documents.
• Provide programmatic information and knowledge management support across modernization portfolios.
• Analyze posture decisions, resource allocation strategies, and readiness impacts using data-driven methodologies.
• Support integration of real-time analytics into planning and resource optimization efforts.
• Coordinate across staff sections and senior leadership (General Officer/Flag Officer level) to support modernization priorities.
• Leverage Microsoft Office Suite tools (Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for collaboration, reporting, and data management.
• Support community planning, installation modernization, and facilities asset management initiatives as required.

Here's what you need:

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting similar modernization, strategic planning, or capability development efforts.
• Experience supporting programs at the Service Component Headquarters or DoD level.
• Experience with:
  • Programmatic information and knowledge management
  • Preparing information papers and memorandums for the record
  • Risk management, including analyzing and writing risk narratives
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office (Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel data management)
  • Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrated experience as an analyst or program manager supporting senior-level headquarters environments.
• Experience supporting General Staff (2- to 4-Star level) leadership environments.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Master's Degree.
• Advanced graduate degree in Operations Research, Systems Analysis (ORSA), Data Analytics, or Data Science.
• Military-trained ORSA Professional Military Education.
• Completion of:
  • School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW)
  • School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)
  • Joint Force equivalent advanced planning programs
  • DoD Service-Level Intermediate Education
• Force Modernization and Capabilities Development and/or Acquisitions-related certification.
• Experience developing and managing SPEAR analytics tools.
• Experience with community planning and/or facilities asset management.
• Prior experience supporting military basing programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Extensive experience integrating data analytics into strategic posture and resource planning decisions.

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret/SCI

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe:

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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