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Reporting directly to the Contract Set-Up and Revenue Manager, the Project Set-Up Analyst is responsible for the set-up and maintenance of SPA contracts in our Costpoint accounting system. The candidate will ensure the repository of contract set-up and modification documentation is up-to-date and they will also initiate the contract kick-off briefing meetings. In addition, the Project Set-Up Analyst will read contract documents and ensure the accurate initial set-up in Costpoint for program/billing execution optimization and implement new and update existing contract setups/modifications within the Projects Module to include employee workforce mappings. The Project Set-Up Analyst will support multiple program tasks simultaneously while prioritizing effort along strict time-lines to ensure...

Serve as a subject matter expert across multiple warfare domains (Air, Surface, Undersea, Expeditionary, and Information Warfare).  Coordinate DMO capability development efforts within USFFC and with OPNAV, TYCOMS, Fleet Commanders, Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC), WDCs, program offices, ONR, and other capability development programs and commands.  Prepare products for review and approval up to the Flag Officer/Senior Executive Service level.  Prepare briefs, staffing packages and provide information to update formal tasks (in Command Tasker System (CTS) or equivalent systems) related to the advancement of DMO.  Attend various capability development meetings as required to advance DMO capabilities and support customer requirements.

SPA is seeking a Training Program Analyst with a demonstrated record of success in dynamic, high-impact environments to work within a small team to provide policy and staff support for the implementation and assessment of DoD training policies and activities. The individual will play a role in a cross-functional, high-performance team assessing and monitoring the Joint training event execution, developing and facilitating training engagements across the Joint Force, and supporting analytic events for the government client. The successful candidate will directly engage with external clients and stakeholders. Develop, update, and coordinate action memos, decision memoranda, congressional responses, briefing materials, and conduct background research. Build staffing packages, coordinate...

The Advanced R&D 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 plans, supporting fleet integration with AUKUS program, and coordinating integrated schedule and risk analysis.  This position is located in Alexandria, VA with some opportunity to travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.

SPA seeks an International Cooperation Analyst to assist in research and analysis to inform foreign policy programs and initiatives. This position requires the application of advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems and mentorship of junior team members. Will apply diplomacy and engage in international governance dialogues of strategic interest to R&D and S&T environments. Assist in the coordination, planning, and execution of foreign government visits and engagements.

SPA is looking for a self-starting Senior Budget Analyst who canwork with an agile budget team in support of state-of-the-art Space programs.  Will develop, maintain, and update program budget profiles for Space Systems software and hardware capabilities and services. Key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:- Develop, review for quality, consolidate, and analyze various recurring financial reviews and activities to include: Program Management Reviews (PMR), Obligation and Expenditure execution plans, funding profiles, Unfunded Requirements, 1537s, Below Threshold Reprogramming funding packages, President’s Budget (PB) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Exhibits (P-series/R- series docs), Continuing Resolution funding...

In this role, the Executive Assistant will support the AUKUS program office. Responsibilities will include 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; and working with international partners to synchronize schedules. 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...

The successful candidate will be an independent self-starting Budget and Commitment/Obligation/Expenditure (C/O/E) Reconciliation Analyst who can work with an agile budget team in support of state of the art Space program developments. Will reconcile, maintain, and update program budget profiles for Space systems software and hardware capabilities and services. - Manage, review for quality, consolidate, and analyze various recurring financial reviews and activities to include: Program Management Reviews (PMR), Obligation and Expenditure execution reports, contract acquisition payments, Tri Annual Reviews, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs)/Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Documents (MORDs)/Project Orders Reviews.- Assist with Below Threshold Reprogramming...

SPA has an immediate need for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support classified systems.  The ISSO maintains day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of the cybersecurity tools to protect classified information systems. The ISSO conducts reviews, audits, and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses, and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional. In this role, you will report to the ISSM while preparing and maintaining security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, performing audits, performing incident response activities, interfacing with client and/or Government personnel, and maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls. As the ISSO, you will also be...

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,...

Support the ASPR Innovation efforts, including but not limited to all ASPR solicitation requirements and support the review of White Papers and Full Proposals. Provide subject matter expertise in supporting Medical Counter Measure (MCM) development pathways, the preferred areas of expertise include regulatory, engineering, facilities and infrastructure, large and small molecule CMC, or within the MCM areas of PPEs, diagnostics, or innovative manufacturing technologies. Provide support as a regulatory and quality affairs SME on pathways for the successful review of planned and known ASPR procurements that require regulatory clearance through other agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Advise on innovative regulatory and quality affairs approaches for the successful...

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.

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Space Intelligence Analysis & Planning Analyst.  The contract staff member will support The S4S Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate (here after referred to as the S2) and provide intelligence analysis, assessments, and support to the CDR/S4S and to the Operations (S3), Plans (S5), and other directorates as needed. The primary goal of the S2 is to focus intelligence operations at the Task Force level and below (“down and in”), to ensure prioritization and integration of intelligence support to provide synchronized space effects and to ensure USSPACECOM can employ space operations in the preservation of freedom of action in space, deter aggression, and enable global power projection, in order to defend the United...

SPA is seeking a national security space operations subject matter expert (SME) to support the Combined Forces Space Component Command (CFSCC) located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA (VSFB).  The TS/SCI-cleared and most qualified candidate will have an exciting and important role joining a small team of experts providing operational-level advice to Command Leaders, and supporting the development of military space operations plans and policies. This team helps to ensure unity-of-effort in space operations support to theater warfighters, US government and civil agencies, and commercial and foreign partners. In support of this Space Command warfighting organization, this role will routinely interface with HQ United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), other USSPACECOM Components, Combatant...

Responsible for providing trusted analysis and facilitation of the customer’s continuity planning and exercises, assessing their alignment to organizational strategy, goals, and objectives, now and into the future, and to identify capability gaps and needed adjustments. Activities may include but are not limited to:- Provide project management and coordination support to continuity of operations activities.- Provide support in the translation of continuity and exercise requirements into IT service needs and requirements, designs, and orders.- Support the implementation, sustainment, and improvement of processes to facilitate responsibilities.- Conducting organizational reviews to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and to evaluate operational effectiveness.

The Senior 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.  The Senior Analyst will apply expert level familiarity with submarine manufacturing manufacturing and supply chains 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...

The Analyst will provide support to the strategic communication efforts of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program.  Specific duties would include developing strategic communication deliverables, coordinating across stakeholder communication activities, advising leadership on engagement strategies, and proactively addressing potential public concerns.  This is a high-visibility position expected to brief leadership and assist the program in maintaining message discipline.   This position will be seated at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA with light telework. 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...

The Office of the Secretary of Defense’s, Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAF RCO) and United States Navy’s Advance Sensor Technology Program Office (ASTPO) are fielding the Tactical Planner for Ground/Maritime Domain Awareness (TP-A/G/MDA) into DAF RCO’s Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) and USN’s Government Compute Facility (GCF) to develop, demonstrate, and transition integrated tactical Air-Ground planning in order to enhance the lethality of combat air operations.   The TP-A/G/MDA SETA’s primary responsibilities are to guide and support TP-A/G/MDA program development and its expansion into additional mission sets. Responsibilities will include working with the OSD/SCO TP-A/G/MDA Lead and associated subject matter experts to develop, implement, and...

The Senior Analyst will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, serving as a strategy advisor to program leadership. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; supporting development of integrated plans, supporting fleet and workforce integration with AUKUS program, and special project coordination as needed.  This analyst would work closely with the one-star Australian program lead within the program office. This position is located in Alexandria, VA with some opportunity to travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.

Expected Contributions and Responsibilities- Reconcile labor each payroll cycle.- Responsible for registration and oversight of multi-state payroll compliance and filings.- Assist with compliance of all Payroll and Timekeeping with GAAP, CAS, and the FAR.- Supervise the bi-monthly & monthly payrolls with multiple states, including full execution of the payroll and related processes, as well as process international payroll.- Ensure employee payroll records are accurately maintained in the respective systems.- Assist with the completion of the annual Incurred Cost Submission and own Schedule L.- Assist in the annual budget process and provide support as necessary.- Assist with and ensure all audit requests are provided timely and accurately from the payroll team.-...