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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA’s Joint Defense Support Group provides aviation-focused analysis and program management for life-cycle systems engineering and logistics support, rapid capabilities development and fielding, cyber warfare operations, nuclear C3, and integrated air and missile defense planning. We provide advanced studies, wargame development, and analysis to support materiel operations, supply strategies, and fleet readiness.

SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Military Operations Analyst in Suffolk, VA.MC

Provide on-site Headquarters (HQ) USAF support to the Joint Staff J-7 (JS J-7) at Suffolk, VA. This position will support the continued technical and planning operations of the Joint National Training Capability (JNTC).  You will coordinate with MAJCOMs, Air Force-sponsored accredited programs and certified sites, JS J-7, and other JNTC stakeholder Service liaisons, to maintain HQ USAF awareness of other JNTC program stakeholder issues, concerns, and equities. As authorized, coordinate with those organizations to socialize USAF issues, concerns, equities and to explore potentially mutually beneficial courses of action. Provide USAF training Subject Matter Expert (SME) assistance to the JNTC Joint Accreditation and Certification (A&C) process of USAF training programs.  Additionally, support annual fiscal year JTEEP Program Execution Plan (PEP) development. Coordinates USAF JNTC inputs, analyzes for joint context, recommends inclusion of inputs to HQ USAF, and reviews other stakeholders’ inputs into the PEP throughout the JS J-7 coordination process.

• At least five years of demonstrated experience at the MAJCOM or above in interpreting or editing major policy and procedural guidance documentation for the Department of Defense while conducting and understanding complex analysis and studies to support directors of staff and senior leadership.
• Minimum of ten to fifteen (10-15) years of tactical and operational level experience in major AF weapon systems while supporting military operations.
• Detailed knowledge of the complex C2, maneuver, targeting, fires, and aerial sustainment interactions among Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine, and SOF forces needed to execute joint tasks. This includes detailed knowledge of HHQ processes and procedures for providing guidance required by tactical C2 nodes and forces to achieve unity of effort.
• Knowledge of the JTEEP program is highly desired.
• DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment