This position will support security operations and related activities on the site of the USSPACEOM military construction/modification projects. This support includies program protection support, while being responsive and flexible to dynamic SAP security situations. They will assist the Government organizations such as AFCEC, USACE, and USSPAECOM J4 with presenting, justifying and defending priorities and interests.The position will support project management ensuring on-site construction security operations conform to Construction Security Plan developed IAW intelligence community directives and standards. They will aid with formulating goals, plans, policies, and procedures affecting security operations at the military construction project site and assist with guidance in transition planning that supports the Commander’s priorities and make appropriate program corrections to accommodate changes as directed.  This position will assist in security support with respect to advising and monitoring the construction surveillance program of the Construction Security Plan (CSP). This includes construction, field and office activities related to administration of the construction surveillance program. They will also  assist in providing project advice and guidance on matters of security. They will administer site-specific training to the Construction Contractor’s personnel and Site Security Personnel on security restrictions and construction site operational procedures. They will also assist with Security inspections to ensure compliance with SCIF and SAP requirements.This position will perform escort duties for uncleared and emergency personnel by verifying visits prior to entry, accomplish SCIF visitor log, provide security briefings and inspect hand carried items prior to entry, activate rotating light alerting systems mechanisms to alert SCIF occupants of the presence of uncleared personnel, always maintain positive control and surveillance of uncleared personnel while in the SCIF, and complete the SCIF visitor log upon completion of visit. They may be asked to perform other security functions including performing Security Manager duties as is necessary to meet mission requirements for facilities as directed by the Government and may perform Security Assistant duties include administrative security functions or other support activities per the policies and guidance of the USSPACECOM Command Security Manager responsible for the management of a collateral classified areas (i.e. open storage, controlled access area, etc.).  

In this role, the Chief of Staff will support the SLCM-N Program Management Team and program office charged with the planning, management, development and coordination for the newly established Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) which is in the early stages of development as a Major Defense Acquisition Program. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations; developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures; analyzing processes and workflows, formulating process improvement recommendations, to ensure a smooth operation of the office; collaborating directly with the PM, DPM, Project area leads for the SLCM-N program and coordinating with Director, Navy Strategic Systems Programs front office staff to determine and prioritize objectives. There may be opportunities for periodic trips outside of the DC area to support customer meetings.  The work location will be at SPA HQ and at the Client Site on the Washington Navy Yard. 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, D.C. Pay Transparency Range:  $140-$180k.

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern to support our Communications Team across a number of internal and external projects. The Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for assisting our Senior Graphic Designer in finding and creating imagery for social media, conference materials, marketing materials, and contract work, as needed. The intern will also get the opportunity to work on projects that involve reformatting existing templates or creating new templates within Microsoft Office Suite.  Our Communications Team receives a high volume of work from across the company, so the Graphic Design Intern should be prepared to manage their time effectively in a fast-paced environment, remaining organized from project to project. During their time at SPA, the intern should expect to develop their digital design, photography, and computer skills.  This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about the critical role that graphic design and communications play in supporting corporate functions and our broad customer base.  

The BFM will:- Provide Business & Financial Management support to the SLCM-N acquisition program office.- Provide Program Management Report analysis.- Understanding of PPBE process including knowledge and integration of RDOCS/PDOCS into the annual budget execution planning process.- Responsible for the development and management of annual financial execution and phasing plans. Must monitor execution and devise strategies to meet or exceed monthly OSD and OPNAV obligation and expenditure benchmarks.- Monitor program execution by appropriation (Including O&M, RDTE, WPN, OPN, MILCON) and performer; develop and maintain program analyses and tracking databases; generate reports, correspondence, briefs, and documentation.- Generation and evaluation of reports detailing contract financial status.- Maintain contract funding totals; maintain and track contractual actions and priorities; consolidate responses to SCLM-N program data calls.- Participate in review of procurement packages, supporting acquisition documentation, and performance reports.- Participate in meetings pertaining to financial and contract management or execution, projected contract awards, Integrated Product Team meetings, and Program Status Reviews.- Assist in preparing congressional budget justification language for all appropriations during the annual budget build in the PPBE process.- Possess and maintain expertise in budget related systems and databases. Provide budgetary control monitoring, issue paper generation, and issue detail queries as needed. 

The Technical Program Analyst will provide project management support to SSP's Ship Integration Branch, to include the development and maintenance of various scheduling and program planning documents in support of the COLUMBIA/Common Missile Compartment Program. The analyst will maintain awareness of program activities to ensure schedules are updated appropriately and conduct analysis of these activities and schedules to identify conflicts and discrepancies and propose resolutions. The analyst will also communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and assist with issue resolution, to include hosting a regular forum with multiple external stakeholder organizations. The ideal candidate will proactively identify client needs, be able to communicate complex information clearly and succinctly, and drive issues to closure.  While this position will be based out of SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA, the Analyst will be expected to travel regularly to the Washington Navy Yard to engage with clients.

Provide the oversight and evaluation of major proposals; monitor contracts; be a critical asset in key negotiations; demonstrate ability to resolve multi-faceted and complex contractual/customer issues as they arise; resolve performance issues; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies; ensure compliance with SPA policies and develop and maintain excellent internal and external customer relationships. Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision and mentor junior team members. The candidate must have excellent soft skills for interaction with all levels and company areas, including program teams, contracts, finance, security and project control. Prompt responsiveness to internal and customer requirements and deadlines is critical. Participate in the review and analysis of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to identify and mitigate contract risks. Review and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, License Agreements and OCI Mitigation Plans.

The candidate will directly support Project Blue under the COLUMBIA Class submarine program office. Project Blue is responsible for delivering the IT solutions in support of SSBN logistics, deploying IT products to both TRIDENT Refit Facilities (TRF), Electric Boat (EB), and the United Kingdom (UK) DREADNOUGHT program. General duties include:- Lead the Platform/IT solutions group to address OCAB/Shipboard/TRF communication and bandwidth/reliability challenges.- Validate that IT solution upgrades will be sufficient for the TRFs by funding and executing TRF IT infrastructure upgrade pilots.- Leverage enterprise synergies for IT infrastructure where possible, including potential collaborations with external organizations such as the USAF for 5G technology.- Evaluate the performance of various systems including OCAB, SEA03 cloud, and NNPPnet.- Address IT gaps and run infrastructure pilots for technologies such as 5G and P-LEO.- Validate technology requirements and needs given the complexity surrounding organizational ownership on these problems.- Determine bandwidth and connectivity requirements to ensure optimal performance and reliability of IT systems.- Enable connectivity to empower a future SSBN maintenance workforce to be entirely paperless, to include wireless coverage across TRF admin and shop spaces and in-hull on pierside SSBNs.- Leverage support from PEO SSBN to define and execute pilots to demonstrate business cases in support of increased use of mobile computing to improve TRF workforce efficiency.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, D.C. Pay Transparency Range:  $100-$130k; possibly higher for ideal candidate. 25% travel is required. 

You will manage all aspects of budgeting and account keeping for multi-million dollar exercises and operational execution. Provide services for all PACAF/A37 managed PACAF service funded exercises. Provide services for all PACAF/A3O managed Dynamic Force Employment (DFE) / Dynamic Campaign (DC) or related operations. You will be responsible for budget formulation work involving review and preparation of funding requirements in execution and future budget years for PACAF/JCS exercises or PACAF DFE/DC and related operations. Compile, consolidate, interpret, and summarize budgetary data estimates in an accurate and timely manner IAW HHQ deadlines. Use automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Analyzes data within the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) accounting systems to ensure accuracy of data elements.   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.  Hawai'i  Pay Transparency Range:  $80 – $100k.

Responsible for supporting and planning of both INDOPACOM and PACAF exercises and events as required. You will lead various workgroups pursuant to OPLAN development and be expected to support peers and military superiors in analysis and military decision making. Provide detailed analysis to integrate those current assets that reside within theater and recommend additional forces as required for operational development.  Coordinate logistics support for operations and exercises affecting the current and long-range operations. Possess an understanding of the JOPES and monitor OPLAN/exercise data requirements necessary to formulate and submit TPFDD information, meeting applicable deadlines. Occaisional travel required.  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.  Hawai'i  Pay Transparency Range:  $90– $125k.

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. 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.  Hawai'i  Pay Transparency Range:  $125 – $155k.

- Lead the administration, configuration, and ongoing management of ADP Workforce Now to ensure optimal performance and utilization.- Manage the HRIS work of a team that is responsible for day-to-day HRIS queries, processing actions, and providing technical support, training, reporting, analysis, and guidance to users across the organization.- Manage HRIS projects from inception through completion including planning, executing, and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.- Develop and implement HRIS policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure data integrity and security.- Generate and analyze complex reports and metrics to support strategic decision-making and report on HR metrics to senior management.- Collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, and other departments to identify system improvement opportunities, automate processes, integrate systems, and enhance functionality.- Stay abreast of the latest HR technology trends and innovations, recommending upgrades or new systems to maintain a competitive edge.- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

In this role, the Chief of Staff will support a NAVSEA Team Submarine program office charged with the planning and management for the early stages of a major acquisition program. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations; developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures; analyzing processes and workflow's, formulating process improvement recommendations, to ensure a smooth operation of the office; collaborating directly with the PM, DPM, and Executive Director to determine and prioritize objectives. There may be opportunities for periodic trips outside of the DC area to support customer meetings.  This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard. 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: $115,000-125,000/year.

The Program Analyst will provide program and policy analysis to acquisition programs and industrial base management activities. The candidate will coordinate senior client strategic planning, provide analytic support to Navy acquisition organizations, and assist in implementing solutions to project challenges such as supplier base or industrial capacity constraints.  This position would work at SPA HQ and client site on the Washington Navy Yard. 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, D.C. Pay Transparency Range:  $100-$145k.

The Principal Program Analyst will support Navy Strategic Systems Programs with establishing and executing the Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program through executive support, strategic planning, communications and engagement support, planning and execution of Flag and O-6 Level IPT meetings, and development of programmatic artifacts; including but not limited to white papers, power point presentations, talking points, schedules, and decision briefs and papers. The right candidate will have strong verbal and written skills, be able to communicate effectively, work with Program Executive Leadership, support SPA Program Management, and manage client expectations. This position will also work with a highly skilled team, providing critical support to managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing general administrative activities, including data collection, data management, measuring and monitoring performance, schedule management, planning, updating government stakeholders, and reporting program status internally to program management. 

The Program Analyst will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, focusing on program support to undersea platform acquisition. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; supporting development of integrated budgets and POM submittals, developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures; collaborating directly with the leadership to determine and prioritize objectives.  This position is located in Alexandria, VA with some opportunity to travel to client and industry stakeholder locations.

Support Navy SSP in planning, coordination, and execution of Systems Engineering, Operational Analysis, and Program Management activities supporting the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Program. Support project teams executing the systems development, operational analysis, CONOPS development, requirements development and program analysis tasks required to develop the SLCM-N missile system and integrate it into fast attack submarines.  The successful candidate will work across SPA and other organization contributing to the Systems Engineering processes, and be responsible for the system level operational requirements analysis, fleet integration analysis, human system interface definition, and SSN operational impact analysis. 

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified signals intelligence (SIGINT) analyst to support SpOC's Delta 3, ISR Provisional (ISR-P) by providing senior level interface with USSF divisions to coordinate intelligence related actions between organizations. The contractor shall provide technical expertise/advice to senior leadership on FISINT analysis and production to include system development, refinement and execution of Indications & Warning (I&W): developing and maintaining a Common Intelligence Picture (CIP), and products associated with other operational intelligence to support USSF. The contractor shall attend technical exchange meeting, intelligence support working group and other meeting as required/directed.Duties:- Provide technical and programmatic support to the government leads- Receive, track, and respond to formal tasks prioritized by the ISR-P government lead. Provide status updates to government leads- Maintain technical proficiency via in-house or other intelligence training programs- Provide inputs for the Monthly Status Report; provide update to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as required- Work with community experts to obtain status updates for the ISR-P tracker database; attend working groups and provide status update briefs as required- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, lead and execute projects and out brief results to senior leadership- Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, oral presentation and executive writing skillsAt 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.  Salary pay range:  $120,000 to $130,000

The Program Manager (PM) serves as the primary leadership point of contact for Contractor support allocated to the contract, directs hiring and assignment of contract personnel, coordinates subcontractor partnerships, oversees the accomplishment of the tasks supporting the agency CIO and Director of Communications Systems, and ensures the delivery of the associated CDRLs. You will work closely and substantially with program Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTRs) and ensure program objectives are achieved within stringent costs, schedule, and technical performance requirements. You will be required to utilize tools for tracking budgets, spend plans, funding obligation and execution, and other programmatic needs. Using these tools, you will coordinate with stakeholders as directed to obtain funding data, resolve issues, identify discrepancies, and produce reports related to budget status. You will also be expected to attend occasional corporate related functions and support business development efforts such as providing advice on RFPs. Successful candidates in this position will demonstrate an aptitude for creative problem solving, attention to detail, negotiating competing priorities, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.  Travel is not expected but may be required.

Job Summary: Support integration of United States Space Force cyber capabilities with other DoD Services and other federal agencies/organizations required to implement national strategy, policy, and guidance. Research, analyze, and develop recommendations to assess and accredit emerging cybersecurity capabilities. Recommend system modernization programs including potential efficiencies and proposed changes to mission communications architecture. Provide spectrum engineering and management support for technical and regulatory issues associated with systems and networks managed and/or operated by USSF. Provide technical expertise in rapid development, acquisition, and fielding of offensive and defensive cyber capabilities to meet urgent and emergent operational needs. Provide subject matter expertise on the cyber mission area and author formal requirements documents to capture gaps in the Joint Force. Duties Include:- Interface and perform Space Force strategy and plans-related analysis and support with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the offices of the Joint Staff, Department of the Air Force (to include the Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Staffs), Field Commands, and other joint, Service, interagency, and international partners, as required.- Interface and perform duties to support the development of Service policy, guidance, oversight, and priorities for the Service’s cyber capability development process. Ensures Service integration with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS).- Participate in the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) process, to include attending Functional and Joint Capabilities Boards (FCB/JCB) at customer direction as the USSF representative.- Author, edit, review, and assess capability development products such as Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs) and Capability Developments Documents (CDDs).- Advise senior leadership in planning, developing, and coordinating classified activities and cyber capabilities in support of USSF’s global mission.- Study, assess, and recommend innovative technologies for further development/testing and as necessary, transition planning and support, to include rapid development, acquisition, and fielding of offensive cyber capabilities to meet urgent operational needs.- Support the coordination of sensitive planning activities within the departmental, interagency, and Congressional arenas.- Support long term capability development activities of programs of record.- Support technology transition, studies, analyses, and assessments to include: CONOPs, CONEMPs, Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), and Capability Based Assessments (CBAs).

The candidate will support the drafting, editing, and review of DARPA responses to congressional requests for information, briefings, and hearings. Shall provide subject matter expertise on science and technology policy development and interaction with congressional staffs to implement policy. Will draft, track, and manage DoD/legislative affairs reporting requirements as they pertain to DARPA and DARPA requirements/responsibilities. Will maintain significant knowledge and awareness of science, technology, and overall defense issues in Congress. Will analyze, anticipate, and proactively react to political and policy developments. Will monitor and track draft legislation; prepare summaries for Agency leadership.