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 Undersea Technology Analysis Group (UTAG), within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements (OPNAV N97), acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare), and science and technology (Office of Naval Research, DARPA) Our enduring capabilities include:

• Identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions
• Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies
• Execution of acquisition and technology development programs, including developing plans and roadmaps to mature, deliver, and sustain new technologies
• Analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems
• Quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions

SPA is seeking a mid-level management analyst to support Naval Expeditionary Programs (PMS 408) with their portfolio.

Job duties will include working closely with a government program manager on efforts supporting the acquisition, delivery, and sustainment of Naval Expeditionary systems.  The analyst will collect, review, and analyze information in order to make recommendations to the Government; present their findings in written products or briefings; and monitor milestones (such as cost, schedule, and technical risk) for PMS 408 programs.  The analyst will work with different stakeholders across the Naval Expeditionary community and adjacent communities (including operators, technology developers, other program offices, and resource sponsors) to integrate their perspectives and priorities into PMS 408's efforts.  The analyst will assist the government in preparing materials for program reviews, budget submissions, white papers, analyses, and acquisition documentation.

Required Qualifications:

This is a full-time in-office position in Alexandria, VA.  The candidate will also periodically travel to the Washington Navy Yard for client support

The candidate must possess and be capable of maintaining a SECRET security clearance

The candidate should possess at least 3 years of relevant experience, such as program support, engineering, operations research, financial/cost analysis, or other experience working with DoD programs or operations

Desired Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field

7 years of relevant experience

Experience with Navy or other DoD expeditionary programs, such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), counter-UAS, anti-terrorism/force protection, and expeditionary medicine