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 (JOID) 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 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Logistics Analyst to support the Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) under the auspices of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support (DASD PS). This role is located onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

The candidate will support RSF implementation activities, specifically related to Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls (MRO), with a focus on the development of Regional Sustainment Strategies (RSS) in conjunction with the Military Services. This will include participating in the development, assessment, and execution of pilot activities, evaluation of existing location-specific efforts, and conducting Gap Analyses to inform operationalization of the RSF. The successful candidate will also review and assess proposed Military Service pilot programs; support MRO implementation through stakeholder engagement; capture and document Military Service MRO implementation lessons learned and best practices; and support the deployment of training and development programs to address workforce challenges with allied and partner nations. Additional responsibilities will include support for the FY2024 NDAA Section 842 demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environment, and participating in and representing DASD (PS) in stakeholder engagements.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with Military Services international maintenance, repair, overhaul, and depot operations of weapons systems; a Master’s degree can be substituted for two years of experience.
• Experience staffing and supporting senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a background in achieving consensus among multiple diverse stakeholders.