- Provide executive administrative support to the Director, Principal Deputy Director, Deputy Director, Chief of Staff (CoS) and Technical Director of MID to include, but not limited to managing their calendars, schedules and travel.- Independently operate and interact with various Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) agencies to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings and conferences including travel to conferences and meetings as required.- Have appropriate background knowledge of administrative processes for DoD, IC and NRO office communications and IT equipment.- Support, manage and monitor incoming and outgoing electronic and physical communications on behalf of the Director, Office Directors and Staff.- Place, answer, screen, direct and refer telephone calls to the appropriate personnel, and follow-up on all messages to ensure adequate resolution of issues or concerns.- Create presentation materials for various audiences and be responsible for associated documentation (e.g., Meeting Minutes).- Manage the workflow of a myriad of critical issues within a continuously changing schedule and provide support for special projects.- Track and monitor ongoing MID projects and initiatives as directed.- Maintain an efficient Front Office (FO) environment.- Prepare VIP visits by initiating or passing any needed security clearances through the NRO Visitor Request system.- Submit badging system requests and escort visitors as needed.- Make travel arrangements and process travel accountings for MID Senior Personnel to include:- Making and submitting passport and visa requests- Making and submitting plane, hotel and/or car reservations- Completing or giving guidance on travel accountings- Preparing, coordinating and monitoring correspondence with the office(s) at the travel destination point(s) and any other offices involved in subject travel- Sending clearance requests for travel certifications as required- Initiate and track all FO acquisition requests to arrange for the purchase of administrative supplies.- Perform back-up Administrative duties across MID as needed.

The Program Analyst will serve as strategic advisor and trusted agent for a high-profile client organization, focusing on rigorous efforts to strengthen the submarine manufacturing industrial base surrounding developing AUKUS efforts. The Program Analyst will apply a strong familiarity with defense manufacturing and undersea warfare systems to help identify, develop, and execute new strategies and initiatives to support submarine industrial base and supply chain development. In this role, you will navigate complex stakeholder relationships across government and private industry, manage standup and execution of new initiatives, perform detailed analysis of industrial base and supply chain for undersea warfare systems, and regularly communicate progress and challenges through briefs, analytic products, and decision support for senior client leadership and officials.  This position is based out of SPA's Alexandria, VA HQ, with potential for light telework and some travel to client and stakeholder locations, including potential international travel.

The Program Analyst will serve as strategic advisor and trusted agent for a high-profile client organization, focusing on rigorous efforts to strengthen the submarine manufacturing industrial base surrounding developing AUKUS efforts. The Program Analyst will apply a strong familiarity with defense manufacturing and undersea warfare systems to help identify, develop, and execute new strategies and initiatives to support submarine industrial base and supply chain development. In this role, you will navigate complex stakeholder relationships across government and private industry, manage standup and execution of new initiatives, perform detailed analysis of industrial base and supply chain for undersea warfare systems, and regularly communicate progress and challenges through briefs, analytic products, and decision support for senior client leadership and officials.  This position is based out of SPA's Alexandria, VA HQ, with potential for light telework and some travel to client and stakeholder locations, including potential international travel.

The Private Industry Training Pipeline Manager will manage the training of Australian personnel in coordination with private industry, the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), the International Military Student Officer (IMSO), and the Case Manager. They represent the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (I&A) International Program Manager, in the performance of their duties and assignments.

- Develops and delivers plans, assessments, reports, and briefings to the Government FISMA lead and liaison in support of their collaboration with external FISMA representatives in the DNI's office, other IC agencies as appropriate, and the NRO. - Develops and delivers plans, assessments, reports, and briefings to the Government to ensure that the NRO is addressing all issues relevant to FISMA and other audit compliance, such as privacy, plans of action and milestones, and Continuity of Operations. - Develops and delivers plans, assessments, reports, and briefings to the Government to elicit the relevant technical data and ensure the accuracy and fidelity of technical data including cyber security, IT infrastructure, and networks used to support and develop FISMA and Audit reports. - Senior level meeting coordination, prep, facilitation, and follow-up.

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated wargame professional with a demonstrated record of success in dynamic, high-impact environments to support a rapidly growing project. The individual will play a leadership role in a cross-functional, high-performance team leading the design, planning, and execution of wargames, workshops, and other analytic events supporting a diverse array of government clients. Relevant tasks include project management, leading wargame design and development, directing and conducting research, analytic report writing, briefing Senior decision makers, and educating junior analysis on wargaming methods. Candidates can expect to work closely with government customers as a wargame director and project lead. Candidates can expect to manage multiple tasks concurrently, often with constrained timelines. Tasks may be aligned to the individual’s expertise and interests but will often require individuals to rapidly learn and apply new knowledge and skills. Successful candidates will quickly be rewarded with leadership opportunities and direct engagement with external clients and stakeholders. 

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) for the Direct Report Program Manager, AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (DRPM AUKUS I&A) Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO). The role involves managing and releasing Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to support the AUKUS partnership, following national directives. An FDR prepares and processes foreign disclosure requests and provides recommendations to AUKUS I&A FDO. Key elements for the FDR position include: 1) Reviewing documents for release to foreign partners. 2) Consulting relevant policy and stakeholders to ensure compliance with foreign disclosure guidance, policy, and regulations. 3) Analyzing release requests for CMI and CUI. 4) Recommending the appropriate guidelines applicable to each product and recipient country or coalition group. 5) Ensuring the correct classification markings are applied. 6) Operating knowledge management systems to assimilate and analyze data from varied sources.   This role is located in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.  At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC Pay Transparency Range: $90,000-130,000/year.

This Logistician will provide support with ILS Management, Supply, Technical Design Interface, Training, Facilities, Computer Resources, Support and Test Equipment, Technical data and manpower and personnel, and will develop logistics support plans and methodologies for the Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404).

This Public Affairs Analyst will assist with strategic communications and congressional affairs.

This Information Assurance Analyst will support the Chief Information Officer with information technology, information security, and information assurance expertise.

This Team Submarine Engineer will support Navy Acquisition Programs and Foreign Military Sales programs with Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis.

This Undersea Warfare Chief Technology Office (SUB 073) Engineer will provide on-site and offsite strategic, operational, programmatic, analytical, and technical expertise across Navy platforms and capabilities.

This Undersea Defensive Weapons Systems (PMS 415) Engineer will lead projects and interface with end item customers as a technical point of contact for Torpedo Defense Systems.

This Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404) Program Manager will synthesize programmatic requirements, budgets and schedules to work across the program branches in support of developing acquisition strategies, acquisition plans and procurement requests, and provide support for developing new contracts. 

This is an exciting opportunity to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Military Sattelite Communications (MILSATCOM) program. The Space Systems Command has the collective USSF mission responsibility for the development, deployment, maintenance and sustainment of space systems providing early missile warning capability; environmental sensing; precision navigation, guidance and timing; nuclear event detection; space launch capability; national and military satellite communications capabilities; launch range and network systems; advanced systems; and technology development programs.  This position will work in close collaboration with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Owner (ISO) to ensure security posture is met and maintained, develops security policies, procedures, plans, and all other evidence of compliance with various security controls. Creates and maintains RMF documentation to include Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS) database entries with System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), all other artifacts and documentation tied to the NIST processes. You will provide support to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture for the system until its disposal.  This role will be based at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs.- Build, maintain, and track system’s cybersecurity baselines via eMASS or equivalent, IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plans;- Review, assess, create, and update enclave documentation in eMASS and any Configuration Management (CM) system for the ISSM review and approval such as: Security Plan, Security Assessment Plan, Category selection checklist, control results, and POA&Ms;- Identify, collect, review, and maintain RMF required artifacts IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plans;- Ensure accurate system documentation and configuration logs are maintained to reflect current and prior configuration baselines;- Provide written evaluations portraying system progress on RMF compliance IAW cybersecurity guidance (one evaluation for each system per quarter);- Maintain cybersecurity data for systems registered in the ITIPS IAW FISMA requirements;- Conduct and/or report annual FISMA security reviews, contingency test completion dates, and validation of cybersecurity control compliance, IAW cybersecurity guidance, the organizational cybersecurity strategy, and POA&M;- Conduct annual control validations (ACVs) for all NC3 systems IAW AF Global Strike Command (AFGSC) cybersecurity guidance and for all non-NC3 systems in a similar manner, but in accordance with SMC/ECP policies and schedule;- Create and maintain mission common control packages and serve as the common control provider for each mission systems;- Create and maintain Authority-to-Connect (ATC) guest system packages in eMASS for non-USSF systems connected to SMC/ECP systems;- Ensure the required Cybersecurity functional activities and actions during the systems’ O&S phase are conducted IAW Cybersecurity related laws and regulations such as the National Cybersecurity Protection Act, FISMA, OMB A1-30 mandate, and EO 13636;- Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and Resilience including policies, standards, special publications, instructions and guidance from the DoD, Military, NIST, CNSS, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Department of the AF (DAF);- Participate in the system’s IPTs and sustainment contractor meetings/teleconferences, change control boards (CCBs) and working groups (WGs) to ensure the continued alignment of cybersecurity requirements in the technical baselines, the system security architecture, information flows, design, and the security controls;- Evaluate system’s sources of changes such as Deficiency Reports (DRs), Problem Reports (PRs), Change Requests/Proposals (CRs/CPs), Request For Change (RFC), and AF Form 1067s; determine the security impacts of proposed or actual changes to the system, environment, threats, and vulnerabilities; and if any, update all needed RMF artifacts to reflect the changes/revisions;- Review and provide inputs to modification packages, program/system documents and support agreements updates, and communications and network infrastructure upgrades to ensure proper cybersecurity configuration modification management and planning support are implemented;- Review system’s test plans and test results and if necessary observe system testing for security control implementation IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plan;- Document all findings. Perform security impact analysis on any system change and appropriately prepare letters of assurance, security impact letters, and risk assessment letters to include exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements when applicable;- Monitor and adhere to the system’s A&A schedule deadlines IAW the Program Office’s Cybersecurity Plan and IPT’s schedule;- Review annually and provide recommended updates to program cybersecurity policies and plans IAW cybersecurity guidance;- Review and provide advice on RMF related memorandums of agreements/ memorandums of understanding/ service level agreements/ interconnection service agreements (MOA/MOU/SLA/ISA) for RMF compliance IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plans;- Assist with the cybersecurity vulnerability management plan and risk assessment capability;- Receive and review ACAS and SCC reports from the sustainment contractor for each system quarterly and characterize risk for each system semi-annually.

The Financial/Program Analyst will provide financial support to the Navy SLCM-N program, focusing on financial planning for the system acquisition and development projects. Responsibilities will include financial planning and coordination of program wide activities; supporting development of integrated budgets and POM submittals, maintaining and updated the NEPS database; and collaborating directly with the program financial team and technical leadership to determine and prioritize objectives.  This position is located in Alexandria, VA with some opportunity to travel to client and industry stakeholder locations. 

The BAA Coordinator will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Information Innovation Office (I2O). The BAA is a technique utilized by DARPA to contract for basic and applied research and certain development efforts. The BAA Coordinator will work closely with I2O Program Managers to ensure that BAAs are completed in a timely manner for specific, classified and unclassified government programs. The individual will primarily oversee the entire Source Selection process from coordinating the industry days and drafting and routing of the BAA to inspecting and determining the sufficiency of reviewer and SME evaluation sheets. This will also include working with various stakeholders to ensure that technical concepts and objectives are translated in an effective and efficient manner. The BAA Coordinator uses internal tools and databases for proposal review tracking and Broad Agency Announcement generation. Technical writing duties of the job include review of BAAs, proposal technical assessments, research approach, and cost realism. Successful candidates will apply on-the-fly problem solving and critical thinking skills to address challenges or unanticipated circumstances that come with research solicitations and the acquisition process.

Responsible for formulating, developing, assisting with implementation, and documenting each assigned exercise/engagement. Specifically, the contractor shall plan and organize assigned exercises, estimate costs and funding within assigned budget, and conduct all phases of the exercise planning cycle from the time of assignment through the after-action assessment.  Coordinate and communicate with other offices and activities (e.g.,USINDOPACOM, HQ PACAF, other service components, NAF agencies, Wings, etc.) that have a role in the assigned exercise. EPOs shall coordinate with USAF and/or other service component planners and their staffs to provide guidance, assistance, and training to ensure continuity of effort and the orderly management and execution of the operations and logistics support functions. Be familiar with historic inter-country relationships, and country specific customs and courtesies while planning PACAF participation in assigned exercises and engagements. Additionally, EPOs will account for current and projected PACAF force structure (i.e., country location, name of Wings and NAFs, type of aircraft assigned, etc.), PACAF roles, responsibilities, force presentation doctrine, and capabilities (i.e. Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR); Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC); Air Operations Center; etc.) when coordinating with partner nations and other service components. These factors will be key to shaping and scoping PACAF participation in the full JELC of exercises/engagements. Support Korea related exercises or events.   At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.   SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.   The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. 

Support the Navy SSP customer in a fast paced environment with executing the Systems Engineering and Design process and to capture the system descriptions and interfaces within the System Descriptive Model using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).  The successful candidate will work with multiple government and contractor organizations to gather data and information and document the system design information within the SysML based descriptive model using Cameo Systems Modeler.  The SLCM-N systems engineering team at SPA will develop requirements specifications, system architecture, and behavioral modeling data, identify critical design decision points, coordinate with multiple subsystem working groups to capture designs and interfaces, and support subsystem modelers in the development of their models.  Support system of systems integration activities for the SLCM-N development program.

- Assist Program Manager and Team Leads in the day-to-day execution of space systems analysis and operations research projects- Support the development of digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools- Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders- Balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads- Communicate analytic results and space technical information to internal and external stakeholders At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.   SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.   The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  California Pay Transparency Range: $100K-$130K