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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis.

SSAG has a need for a Program Analyst focused on Strategic Communications.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in policy (e.g. Political Science) or management (e.g. Business) field.
• 10 years experience supporting program or policy analysis, including experience working with DoD, military services, or defense industry.
• Experience working on Congressional and Public Affairs actions for highly complex and highly visible projects or programs.
• Proven experience working on congressional issues, and in-depth understanding of the congressional life cycle.
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:

• Experience working on submarine or undersea related programs.
• Experience supporting senior (flag/SES-level) government clients.
• Experience with Defense Acquisition System DoD 5000 series and Navy or DoD program planning (DAWIA level certification).
• Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.