Executive Administrator

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best!

SPA has an immediate need for an Executive Administrator.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

This position interacts with Space Systems Command, clients and their staff on a daily basis.  The individual will provide administrative support to Space Force customers in El Segundo, CA.  You will be in the premier space acquisition organization responsible for delivering space-based capabilities and effects to our warfighters and allied partners. 

Key duties associated with this position include: 

• Apply critical thinking and experience to develop solutions for our customer’s most challenging issues
• Provide calendar support to Executive Level Staff
• Organize logistical issues to support customer meetings and travel to include providing read-ahead materials and tracking the status of action items,
• Support customers with official travel 
• Understand Department of Defense, Air Force, and Space Force organizations, processes, procedures, instructions, and guidance.

Required qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree in a related field
• 5-15 plus years of experience including administrative support to senior leaders
• Experience using DoD, Air Force, and/or Space Force training tools and systems
• Expertise using MS Office applications and software
• US Citizenship and possess an active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience supporting flag-level or equivalent corporate executives

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Rates are subject to change. California Pay Transparency Range:  100k - 190k.