Program Intern - Summer 2027

Overview

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 a clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Cross Domain Warfare Analysis Portfolio (CDAP), within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Analysis Group, focuses on the challenges associated with integrated warfighting capability across multiple domains, from seabed to space. The team combines experienced military professionals, operations research analysts, and technology development & experimentation experts using quantitative and qualitative methods, models, and analysis tools. CDAP's experience, technical expertise, and analytic assessments help our clients identify warfighting gaps, set requirements, and develop integrated, cross-domain warfighting solutions needed for future success.

Our enduring capabilities include:

• Identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions
• Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies
• Conducting modeling and simulation, from campaign-level to mission-level
• Analyzing vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems

SPA is seeking a qualified intern candidate to support its Cross Domain Warfare Analysis Portfolio.

Responsibilities

This internship will support policy and strategy analysis with our enduring capabilities in support of government clients. The candidate will utilize research, analysis, and other approaches to provide our clients with timely and objective information that enables informed decision-making on future force capabilities and evolving operational concepts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited, degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate program and have at least one semester remaining following the internship in a STEM field, or a field utilizing STEM experience.
• The applicant should have an interest in air, land, sea, and/or undersea warfare and analysis of national security issues.
• The applicant should have strong, demonstrated skills in research, writing, critical thinking, and analysis.
• Applicants must be US citizens and be able to meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a DoD SECRET-level security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in an Operations Research, Data / Information Sciences, or Information Systems degree program.
• Experience in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to data collection, processing, and management.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, or similar tools.

Pay Range Information

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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $23.00/Hr. - USD $33.00/Hr.