Program Analyst (Mid)

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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing systems engineering support, systems safety support, financial analysis support as well as security policy, compliance, and assessments.

SDG has a need for a Program Analyst.   

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

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.  Washington DC Pay Transparency Range: $105,000 - 170,000.

The Program Analyst will support Navy Strategic Systems Programs to plan and execute the new Nuclear, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program through the development of programmatic artifacts; including but not limited to white papers, studies, power point presentations, talking points and schedules. The right candidate will have strong verbal and written skills, be able to communicate and manage client expectations.  Interact with and manage stakeholder expectations, needs with the ability to identify and develop risk mitigation strategies.

This position will also work with a highly skilled team, providing critical support to managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing general administrative activities, including data collection, data management, measuring and monitoring performance, schedule management, planning, updating government systems, and reporting program status internally to program management. 

Required Qualifications:

• Current SECRET or higher security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DoD Acquisition programs.
• Experience in developing DoD Acquisition program plans and documents, and working across a multi-disciplinary team to execute the plans.
• Experience briefing SES and Senior Military Officers.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• Experience in technical/STEM field or program analysis.
• Knowledge of DoD, DoN and DOE systems engineering and system acquisition processes.