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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.

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; assessing program progress; and developing nuclear mindset training.  This analyst would work closely with the AUKUS partners in Australia on behalf on the US program. This position is remote with likely month-long trips to Australia.

Candidate will apply experience with program management, data analysis, survey tools and approaches, the ability to convert data into actionable information, and a background in U.S. export policies. Will support SIES’s Industrial Assessment Division in the design, execution, and analysis of the BIS industry survey, support the development and delivery of the subsequent 2021 NDAA Section 9904 Phase II Report to Congress. Provide project management, task management, quality management, and planning support for the BIS Industrial Assessment Team’s implementation of the 2021 NDAA Section 9904 Phase II Study and subsequent assessments. Participate with SIES Industrial Assessment Division leadership in setting goals and defining the conditions for the multiple projects including expectations,...

The Financial analyst should have a knowledge of the Navy’s Financial System (Navy ERP) to be able to assist in preparation and coordination of the OMN Annual Budget, Mid-Year Review and POM/Program Review documents to Budget Submitting Office (BSO). The Analyst will need to monitor and track budgetary controls using all systems (ERP, CARIS,PBIS, etc) as well as spreadsheets. They will also need to be able to support preparing and defending submissions with valid supporting data with an emphasis on meeting all applicable due dates for each required budget document for all budget cycles. In addition, the analyst will need to able able to monitor active fiscal year (FY) fund status, five-year prior year (PY) fund status, authorizations, obligations and expenses ensuring assigned programs...

The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Training Analyst is responsible for overseeing the training programs for Australian personnel. This role involves coordination with private industry, the Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA), the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), International Military Student Officers (IMSOs), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (I&A) FMS Case Manager. The analyst acts on behalf of the AUKUS I&A International Program Manager, ensuring effective execution of their responsibilities and assignments. This role is located at our Maritime Plaza office next to the 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...

The Systems Engineer will provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile program within SSP.  They will support headquarters level planning, development and execution for a variety of activities including systems integration, missile avionics design, and financial contact for the upcoming TRIDENT II missile system. The Engineer will directly support Missile Branch program managers and engineers in the development and execution of program schedules, technical solutions, and root cause analysis. Travel 3-8 times/year is desired.

- Partner with business leaders across SPA to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals.- Provide expert guidance and support on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and compensation.- Manage M&A activities from an HR perspective, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-merger employee relations.- Address and resolve employee relations issues effectively, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.- Stay up-to-date on HR trends and best practices, and implement innovative solutions to improve HR processes.- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on all HR matters.- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

The Systems Engineer will provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile. They will support headquarters level planning, development, and execution for a variety of activities including systems integration, system accuracy, system reliability, support equipment design, and systems safety. Travel 6-8 times/year will be required.

Your role will be to serve as a Program Analyst within the COMSUBFOR AUKUS team.  Specific duties would include: conducting research and analysis and writing proposed policy to support training and development of RAN’s future operational workforce; managing a growing number of RAN trainees across evolving career continuums; briefing stakeholders in formal and informal settings; organizing meetings and larger events to accomplish complex coordination tasks and difficult objectives; and other support tasks as needed by the COMSUBFOR AUKUS team. This position is located in Norfolk, VA with potential for light telework

SPA is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Operations Subject Matter Expert to support the Cyber Warfare Directorate within the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform and Weapons Portfolio Management. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise and staff support as part of Cyber Warfare Directorate's execution of Cyberspace Operations-related Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs). In addition, will participate in OSD meetings with Cyberspace Operations stakeholders, assisting government personnel with the research and development of the Cyberspace Operations IAPRs which are focused on aligning the Cyber Mission Force-related acquisition portfolios. Will apply a background in Military Cyberspace Operations (US Cyber Command or Service Cyber Component experience...

SPA is seeking a Technical Writer to work collaboratively with Program Managers and Procurement and Contracting (P&C) staff in the development of requirement documents, such as Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Statement of Objectives, Grading Criteria, and other procurement related documents. The Technical Writer will be responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format. Will support P&C in assisting Program Managers regarding format and content of requirements (SOWs, SOO’s, RSD’s etc.) and prepare documents in compliance with internal procedures.  Will develop, draft, write, and edit requirement documents including functional descriptions, specifications, deliverables and acceptance criteria in support of...

You will provide direct support to the Lead System Engineer and Program Protection Lead for Advanced Radars (Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR)) programs in support of PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors and Lasers. You will serve on the Program Protection Working Group and provide support as a Lead Cybersecurity/Risk Management Framework (RMF) Analyst responsible for the Authorization and Assessment process for new and existing Navy advanced radar information systems. Your responsibilities will include leading efforts to bring platform information technology systems through the full life cycle of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to achieve/renew the Authority to Operate (ATO).   At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total...

Key duties associated with this position include but are not limited to:- Provide focused action expertise to senior leaders.- Update, deliver, and maintain actions using Enterprise Task Management Software Solutions (ETMS2 - formerly TMT).- Create and deliver senior-level integrated responses to actions, tasks, and products.- Coordinate, integrate, and facilitate senior-level meetings.- Coordinate, integrate, and conduct a technical review process to ensure correspondence packages are relevant, complete, consistent, and technically coherent and integrated.- Create, deliver, and maintain processes to ensure knowledge management and information and decisions related to mission systems status updates and decision briefs are in accordance with Governance plan.- Perform...

SPA is seeking a dedicated mid-level T&E analyst with an active DoD Secret clearance to provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support to the US Navy's Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors & Lasers Directorate (PEO IWS 2.0).  You will provide technical and programmatic services and must have ability to understand and communicate effectively with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across all levels of government and industry. You will be expected to coordinate the highest priority M&S activities for the Directorate. This includes a wide-range of M&S assets, including: digital system representations, virtual twins, system level and combat system digital test beds throughout the detect to engage sequence, Systems Engineering (SE) and Test &...

The successful candidate will process labor corrections in Costpoint, reconcile labor each payroll cycle, responsible for registration and oversight of multi-state payroll compliance and filings, conduct monthly audits of benefit deductions, process quarterly disability benefits, monitor and maintain timesheet floor checks, prepare affiliated GL account reconciliations, back up semi-monthly labor, leave and payroll processing, assist with W-2 year-end function and new hire employee orientation. This individual will also perform other duties as assigned.

SPA is seeking an experienced Legislative Affairs Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A)). The analyst will monitor the status of and review congressional products including Defense-related legislation, committee reports, and hearing materials, and assess impacts on all programs in the ASD(A) portfolio. The analyst will also draft and coordinate responses to congressional requests for information, prepare congressional testimony for OUSD(A&S) leadership, support the annual rollout of the President’s Budget, and prepare Statements of Administration Policy, impact statements, and appeals.

SPA is seeking an experienced adminstrative/personnel assistant to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A)). The ideal candidate will apply experience supporting OSD or other major DoD staffs and familarity with the Defense Acquisition System. Will manage personnel actions, perform staff management, conduct meeting support, track actions, and generate staff packages (action memos etc) for senior leaders. 

The National Intelligence (NI) Portfolio is composed of 49 acquisition programs executed by Defense agencies within the Intelligence Community. The NI Portfolio is responsible for the development, operation, and oversight of the nation’s space-based ISR systems and architectures that deliver capabilities addressing the nation’s highest priority intelligence needs. Oversight and Milestone Decision Authority of the NI Portfolio is shared between USD (A&S) and the Deputy Director of National Intelligence (DDNI). The NI Portfolio systems/architectures provides the foundation for global situational awareness and addresses the nation’s toughest intelligence challenges.  SPA is seeking an experienced C4ISR/National Intelligence Acquisition Analyst to provide subject matter expertise related...

SPA is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Analyst to support OSD portfolio management of a number of modernization and sustainment efforts. Will apply a deep understanding of the Defense Acquisition System, familiarity with OSD staffing procedures, and a background in DoD weapon systems. The candidate will work closely with leadership in the Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD (SSIPM)) to ensure the smooth operation of the four directorates, efficiently responding to tasking from the ASD for Acquisition and Deputy Secretary of Defense, while aligning and prioritizing efforts across DASD(SSIPM).

SPA is seeking mid-to-senior level analysts to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD(SSIPM)). The candidates will support DASD (SSIPM) and the Missile Defense team in the monitoring of activities and acquisition programs related to Missile Defense and the implementation of the Missile Defense Review. The ideal candidates will apply experience with the DAES system, knowledge of the Middle Tier of Acquisition, and a history working as an action officer supporting GO/FO/SES-level customers.