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 Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges.

We have an upcoming need for a Global Investment Subject Matter Expert to provide support to the Office of Strategic Capital at government offices in Northern VA.

The Global Investment Subject Matter Expert will support the leadership of the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), part of the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering. OSC develops and implements strategies and partnerships to accelerate and scale private investment in critical supply chain technologies needed for national security. Established in December 2022 to attract and scale investment to national security priorities, OSC aims to use U.S. comparative advantages in capital markets and economic competition to ensure critical technology and their associated supply chains needed by the DoD are available and to accelerate the development and deployment of technology critical to current and future warfighting capabilities. The candidate will identify, research, and analyze global investment opportunities across multiple assets classes, to include equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and real estate. In addition, will assist in the development of strategies to identify and mitigate investment risk, comply with global regulatory frameworks, and conduct stress tests and sensitivity analysis for critical technologies.

Required:

• JD, PhD, or Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• 10+ years of relevant experience with regulatory matters pertaining to Federal credit programs
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Previous OSD or major staff experience
• Current TS clearance with SCI eligibility