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.

SPA's NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage. 

We have a near-term need for a Microsoft Project (Server) Analyst to provide onsite support out of NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, VA.

The candidate will support the Strategic Planning Office in portfolio management by developing and maintaining a suitable Microsoft Project Server ecosystem, creating custom solutions using Project Server Interface (PSI) and Client-Side Object Model (CSOM), designing and implementing custom workflows, providing customization, maintaining data consistency, and testing and debugging. Will automate processes and create custom reports while maintaining custom dashboards utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services.  Additionally, the candidate will also contribute training and support to include user training, technical support, and business and organizational compliance. 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, Operations Research, Finance, or a related field
• NATO Secret clearance or national equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience in project portfolio management, resource planning, or enterprise project data analysis
• Minimum five years of experience in analyzing complex project data, developing reports, and creating dashboards using tools like MS Project, Power BI, Excel, and SQL
• Experience improving project workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting project governance frameworks to enhance decision-making
• Demonstrable proficiency in effective oral and written communication, including briefing and coordinating with business stakeholders
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Certification in project management or business analysis (e.g., MSP, PMI-PBA, CBAP, PMP)