Senior Technical Advisor

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor - National Security Systems to support the FBI's National Security Branch (NSB) in Washington, D.C. 

The Contractor shall provide technical and operational subject matter expertise (SME) staff support to NSB Operational Support Unit (OSU) and various executive-level priority programs. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support FBI national security system development, including FISA, NSL, NDRR system project management, FISA user requirements gathering, NSL system design, complex data conversion, documentation, training, and deployment.
• Regularly assess FBI's complex technical systems and monitor systems development efforts to assess risks, ensure alignment with current cloud and other technology trends, and identify and recommend areas for improvement, cost savings, consolidation, and retirement/replacement for the Government.
• Advise the Government on emerging vulnerabilities and corrective measures relevant to NSB equities, emerging technology, and FBI enterprise systems, networks, and databases.
• Meet with Department of Justices, FBI headquarters and field office stakeholders and serve as an interface for the collection, tracking, and management of operational user requirements for multiple FBI IT capabilities and systems.
• Analyze technical and functional systems documentation to identify key points and discover potential problems.
• Collaborate with the software developers and DevOps team on the context of the project, define and document the requirements as epics, features, and user stories.
• Draft national security business and functional documentation for the FBI's FISA system, legal process applications, Sentinel requirements, intelligence collection applications, that includes but is not limited to user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, concepts of operation, cost-benefit analyses, privacy impact assessments, operating models, workflow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead support for NSB's planning and/or implementation of IT projects and ensure the on-time completion of tasks.
• Assist in strategic planning efforts for NSB IT programs.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, talking points, Power BI reports, and other documents, often on short notice, for management regarding IT issues.
• Use expert written, oral, and presentation skills to provide updates to FBI executive management regarding current IT projects and initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve business and management issues, providing recommendations and specialized subject matter expertise.
• Provide expert guidance, technical support, and troubleshooting assistance regarding NSB's Technical Bridge applications (FISA, NSLs, NDRRs, etc.) as well as other proprietary applications to clients via phone, email, in-person and by remote access tools.
• Represent NSB at meetings clearly documenting proceedings and follow-up actions.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience with the following:
• Working within U.S. National Security, defense, or law enforcement communities.
• Working with U.S. National Security IC mission sets, FISA policy, and government case management.
• Analyzing data, written/verbal information, and processes to assess risks and formulate recommendations which align with organizational goals.
• Leading or coordinating complex programs and/or multiple projects.
• Translating and communicating complex subject matter between technical and non-technical audiences.
• 10+ years' experience and demonstrated knowledge of IT practices and principles, including:
  • IT Life-cycle management/IT Governance
  • Systems development life cycle
  • Software development methodologies (e.g., agile, waterfall, etc.)
  • Requirements elicitation and management
• 5+ years' experience using MS Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, and SharePoint.
• 5+ years' experience writing reports, briefing, and providing presentations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related computer science technical degree.
• Possess relevant certifications, such as ITIL, AGILE Product Owner, Project Management (CAPM/PMP), and/or CBAP.
• Experience using national security systems to include by not limited to FISAMS, Sentinel, and DIVS.
• 8+ years' experience with the following:
  • Supporting National Security operations and USIC functions, roles, and components, including the intelligence cycle.
  • Supporting National Security mission sets, FISA policy, and case management.
  • Experience with IC mission sets, FISA policy, and case management.
• 6+ years' experience with the following:
  • Working with data related issues such as ETL processes, storage, access controls, indexing, entity extraction/resolution, analysis, and sharing.
  • Working in a federal interagency environment, including collaboration with multiple U.S. government departments and agencies on joint programs.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. 

Multiple factors contribute to determining the final pay for a position. These include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and competencies that align with the specific role, geographic location, educational background, and contract provisions related to labor categories specific to the position. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise that each candidate brings to our team. 

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $140,000 - $200,000.