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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.  Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community.  We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities.  We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense.  Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team!

SPA has an immediate opening for a Senior Budget Analyst.

The Senior Budget Analyst will play a pivotal role in the Finance and Budget Department, providing analytical support and expertise in budget formulation and execution. This position requires the ability to multitask across a broad range of actions and respond to support requests from the Budget Director and front office. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high-level understanding of Federal Fiscal and Appropriations Law, as well as adherence to established financial policies and procedures.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance

Required Qualifications:

• High/Advanced level of understanding of federal fiscal/appropriations Law and NRO internal controls, financial policies and procedures 
• Ability to merge financial/budget and related technical information/status into a thorough yet concise, timely and accurate presentation of MID budget and /or program status for senior leadership (ie MID, BPO others as needed
• High/Advanced level of understanding of/experience with using NRO's financial information requirements tools. 
• Excellent skills in using MS Excel and in the construction/use of both spreadsheets and pivot tables.
• Experience interfacing with /using the Funds from Others tool, Integration Tool and Funds to Others tools. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with using various other NRO systems
• Experience with using the NRO's TIER action system process
• Budget/Program Controls experience within on or more of the NRO's Ds & Os.
• Understanding of an experience with the development of the NRO's annual budget formation process (from a D&O budget /program controls perspective)
• Ability to use, or experience with using, NRO and contractor financial reports to develop an annual Spend plan for a portfolio of requirements/contracts/programs.