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 upcoming need for a Senior Acquisition Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

SPA is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Analyst to support OSD portfolio management of a number of modernization and sustainment efforts. Will apply a deep understanding of the Defense Acquisition System, familiarity with OSD staffing procedures, and a background in DoD weapon systems. The candidate will work closely with leadership in the Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD (SSIPM)) to ensure the smooth operation of the four directorates, efficiently responding to tasking from the ASD for Acquisition and Deputy Secretary of Defense, while aligning and prioritizing efforts across DASD(SSIPM).

Required:

• 10 years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System, preferably as a DoD Program Manager
• 10 years of relevant experience with DoD weapon systems (preferably involving Nuclear, NC3, C4ISR, Non-Intelligence Space, or Missile Defense programs)
• Master's Degree
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility