Program Analyst (Action Officer)

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.

SPA's Strategic Division's Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modelling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support. RSSG is hiring soon for a Program Analyst at Maritime Plaza with frequent trips 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 Salary range:  $100,000 – $140,000

The candidate will support the development and acquisition of a major Department of the Navy weapons system. The candidate will be responsible for:

• Serving as an Action Officer for the effort including the coordination and execution of planning meetings and client projects in support of the various acquisition efforts.
• Gathering information from various sources and conducting analysis of that information to inform program decisions.
• Presenting results to peers and senior leadership within client and partner organizations.

The Program Analyst will spend the majority of their time at Maritime Plaza with frequent trips to the Washington Navy Yard. There will be a small amount of required support at SPA HQ in Alexandria. Some telework is possible after an initial training period and when workload supports.

Required Qualifications:

• Current DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain Secret while employed with SPA.
• Ability to work at Maritime Plaza in Washington D.C.
• Business Administration or Management degree.
• 5+ Years of experience in an engineering, acquisition, or development effort, or 5+ years of military service.
• 4-7 Years experience in Government Finance and Acquisitions or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

 Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with Department of Defense weapon system acquisition, program planning, strategic planning, or risk assessment/tracking.
• Experience with SAP Navy Enterprise Resource Program (ERP).
• Experience with budget package creation and monitoring through lifecycle.
• Previous Experience with any of the following: Submarines, the Trident II (D5) Strategic Weapons System, Naval Sea Systems Command