Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, DoD Secret Clearance, Emerging Technology, Government, Investment Analysis, Metrics, Military Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Operational Audit, Operations Security (OPSEC), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quantitative Analysis, Requirements Management, Research Skills, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Strategic Planning, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Delivery, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vehicle Fleets, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Writing Skills
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 Undersea Technology Portfolio, within the Sea, Land, & Air Division in SPA, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements (OPNAV N97), acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare), and science and technology (Office of Naval Research, DARPA) Our enduring capabilities include:
- Identification of capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions
- Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies
- Execution of acquisition and technology development programs, including developing plans and roadmaps to mature, deliver, and sustain new technologies
- Analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems
- Quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions
SPA has an immediate need for a passionate and dedicated individual focused on national security issues relating to the Navy's Undersea Warfare capabilities and responsibilities, including missions, platforms, payloads, and people. #KS #CJ #IN123
Responsibilities:
SPA is seeking a great candidate to provide direct support and input to OPNAV N97 and partner organizations (such as the Fleet, NAVSEA, ONR, DARPA, UWDC, etc). SPA uses a wide range of analytical approaches to find rigorous and objective answers to our clients’ most difficult national security problems. The candidate will be part of a team of analysts responsible for shaping undersea warfare investments, assessing undersea operations, security and survivability, and identifying desired force structure and capabilities for future undersea forces. The candidate will contribute to mature and meaningful recommendations to SPA’s clients that reflect the range of operational and technical factors needed to make informed decisions, including development and presentation of briefings, papers, and analytical results in support of decision-making.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or relevant field. A Master’s degree is preferred
- At least 3-5 years of experience in SSN operations, SSBN operations, and/or undersea warfare
- Demonstration of strong skill sets in research, writing, critical thinking, and analysis
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to summarize and communicate complex ideas and analytical findings to a variety of audiences
- DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience analyzing metrics and conducting operational or technical risk assessment or root cause analysis especially in the areas of undersea warfare
- Experience directly interacting with, briefing, and advising DoD or armed service decision makers
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Systems Planning and Analysis
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides top-level decision makers with timely and objective assessments that integrate the technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business aspects of national security issues. SPA is headquartered in Alexandria, with offices throughout Metro DC, and San Diego, CA. SPA has been recognized with awards including Government Contractor of the Year by the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, as a Best Places to Work by the Washington and San Diego Business Journals for several years, a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, and as one of DC's Healthiest Employers.