OSD Nuclear Acquisition Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. 

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM.  SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively.  Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Nuclear Acquisition Analyst to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

SPA is seeking experienced Nuclear Acquisition Analysts to support OSD oversight of the Nuclear Triad sustainment and modernization, with a primary focus on nuclear modernization programs in the land- and air-legs of the nucleat Triad, supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD(SSIPM)) in the Strategic Deterrence and Capabilities (SDC) Directorate. SPA personnel will also support DASD(SSIPM)'s participation in the Nuclear Weapons Council and other DoD nuclear-related forums, and will develop decision-ready material for senior leaders and apply the initiative to navigate headquarters and acquisition processes to support the DASD portfolio management responsibilities. The Nuclear Acquisition Analyst will support portfolio management and oversight of systems through development, production, and fielding to the warfighter.

Required:

• 5 years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System
• 5 years of experience with nuclear weapons and weapon systems at the operational or programmatic level
• Understanding of DoDI 5000.02 and the DoD acquisition process
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
• Master's Degree 
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Willingness for occasional travel (may be required (less than 10%))

Desired: 

• Experience as a DoD Program Manager/Deputy Program Manager
• Project Management Professional Certification or DAWIA Level I, II or III in Program Management
• Experience supporting the Sentinel, LRSO or ALCM programs
• Special Access Program eligibility