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 Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. This enables senior leaders to execute strategies for developing and sustaining a robust industrial base that meets our nation’s strategic resource objectives. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges.

In support of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Global Investment and Economic Security Office, SPA has an immediate need for a Business Operations Correspondence Manager. This role is onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The candidate will provide program support in all areas of CFIUS correspondence to provide GIES leadership with critical assistance by preparing memorandums, integrating changes, and coordinating executive review of key CFIUS and other documents. Tasks will include managing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, preparing and reviewing decision package, and reviewing policy and DoD Issuances. In addition, the candidate will coordinate correspondence utilizing DoD's senior leadership review process, review and edit CFIUS and GIES correspondence to ensure logical flow, consistent use of terms and compliance with the usage of standards for the style, format, and appearance per the DoD Manual for Written Material (DoDM 5110.04); track staff and senior level coordination actions through the GIES Business Operations tracker; and maintain DoD's files of all CFIUS cases, and deliver DoD approved recommendations to CFIUS. This position requires a candidate with flexibility to accommodate DoD Senior Leadership schedules.

Required:

• 4+ years of program administration or correspondence management (or similar) experience
• Experience managing correspondence for FO/GO/SES staffs
• Ability to manage and track multiple actions in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
• Working knowledge of the CFIUS process
• Experience with CATMS
• Understanding of OSD correspondence processes