Spry Methods

Marine Corps Network and Policy SME at Spry Methods (Arlington, VA)

Spry Methods· Arlington, VA· $145k–$160k·

Role details

Salary
$145k–$160k
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Who We're Looking For (Position Overview): Spry is looking for a teammate to help the Marine Corps author and shape the next generation of network architecture and cyber strategy in support of the Deputy Commandant for Information at Headquarters Marine Corps. You will work with a team within the Enterprise and Expeditionary Services Section to author implementation plans, refine network architecture, and support development or updating of Marine Corps communications policies.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

  • You will work closely with Headquarters Marine Corps Deputy Commandant Information Civilian and Military team to provide input and author the next generation of Cyber Strategy for the Marine Corps.
  • In this role you will also: construct and publish reference architecture for Marine Corps networks and infrastructure.
  • Develop funding profiles and provide input into the needed resources for implementation of the proposed modernization
  • Coordinate, and at times lead, Working Groups or Operational Planning Teams (OPT) made up of Marine Corps communication SMEs spread out across the globe.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

  • DOD SECRET Clearance
  • Technical writing skills to prepare reports, presentations, and documents for different stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge.
  • Subject Matter Expertise of Marine Corps networks, infrastructure and communications
  • Experience writing Marine Corps-wide administrative correspondence (MARADMINs), Marine Corps Bulletins (MCBULs) and SECNAV instructions.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Prior Marine Corps experience is highly preferred
  • Experience and understanding of Marine Corps structure and organizations
  • Experience leading virtual Working Groups and Teams dispersed throughout the globe.
  • Understanding of the Requirements process and JCIDS

Why work at Spry Methods

  • Mission-Driven Work: Employees directly support national security, defense, and intelligence missions – work that has clear, high-impact purpose.
  • Structured Yet Entrepreneurial Culture: Described as "structured yet entrepreneurial" – employees are encouraged to "think, act and innovate." topworkplaces.com
  • Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Roles appear to be primarily hybrid (e.g., McLean, VA and Washington, DC) or on-site, given the nature of government contracting. A recent posting for "HR & Contracts Administrator" lists a hybrid schedule in McLean, VA. jobs.lever.co
  • Employee Ratings: 3.7/5.0 on employer review sites, with Work-Life Balance rated highest at 4.4/5.0. Culture rated 3.9/5.0. datanyze.com
  • Tech Stack: Engineers will work with modern tools including Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Azure, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, and more. datanyze.com
  • Notable Perks: Not explicitly listed, but as a government contractor, likely offers competitive benefits, stability, and clearances.

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