Technical Analyst with Security Clearance

Toyon Research Corporation is currently seeking a Technical Analyst to perform a wide variety of analysis tasks and conduct technology integration initiatives for a government customer in the Goleta, CA office area. Toyon Research Corporation is a nationally recognized small business performing both technology development and defense systems analysis. Since 1980, we have supported more than 50 government and commercial customers. U.S. Citizenship Required. This position requires a current TOP - SECRET clearance. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible. Relocation assistance is available for this position. As a Technical analyst you will:
Identify conceptual approaches and define high-level capabilities for software applications based on in-depth assessments of customer activities, workflows, needs, and objectives.
Develop specific technical requirements for software products and other technical solutions, and assess the corresponding challenges, risks, and level of effort to complete those requirements.
Provide mathematical and technical guidance and support for mission operations, processes, and software applications.
Review, test, and verify software solutions meet technical, functional, and user experience expectations or requirements.
Assess risk to mission success considering comprehensive, overarching evaluations and detailed, specific analyses, utilizing existing risk management processes or through developing new risk analysis approaches based on general research and customer / end-user documentation, policies / procedures, and discussions.
Conduct analytical studies and technical research.
Assist in developing program plans to address operational gaps.
Generate and communicate assessments of, and ideas for, project planning, staffing, and tasking.
Assist, guide, mentor, and co-manage other project staff, whether junior, senior, or peer level.
If you have experience identifying areas of mission performance that can be improved through the application of unique software tools, working closely with software development teammates to craft innovative solutions, and have a TOP SECRET clearance, we would like to speak to you. Please apply. Additional duties and responsibilities will include guiding mission personnel with technical support, executing user testing of mission-oriented software tools, and authoring and clearly presenting briefings and analysis products or results to senior customer leadership and end-users. Basic Qualifications: Must have a Top-Secret clearance with the ability to get an SCI or SAP.
Minimum Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree, preferably in a scientific, technical, engineering, or mathematic field. 10 plus years of technical analysis, meaning quantitative assessment, evaluation, and communication.
Risk analysis / risk evaluation / risk management experience
Experience with technical program or project management tasks.
Familiarity with program / project management activities, especially with the Federal Government, e.g., tasking and tracking, deliverables, planning, costing.
Experience managing/ working with a technical staff, including software developers, with proven experience in the area of software management with solid knowledge of related processes and tools.
Ability to define concrete and explicit analysis problems through interpretation of imprecise need statements.
Ability to independently and collaboratively formulate an analysis approach, develop a basis for evaluating alternatives, and generate and present well-supported conclusions and recommendations to solve broad and complex problems.
Experience in risk evaluation and risk management processes.
Experience in developing program management plans, Monitor, deliverables and costing etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: One or more advanced degrees preferred.
10 years of applied experience.
Compensation:
The annual pay range for the Technical Analyst position is $170,000 to $200,000 plus bonus.
100% Employer paid healthcare.
Retirement 25% Automatic Contribution (No match required)
Paid parental leave.
Yearly bonus