$160,000–$190,000 Per Year
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Business Plan, Business Processes, Change Management, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Department of Health and Human Services, Detail Oriented, E Programming Language, Economic Analysis, Emergency Response, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government, Homeland Security, Insurance Regulations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Network Systems, Operational Audit, Operations Research, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Portfolio Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Program Planning, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Secret Clearance, Simulation, Statistical Process Control, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Testing
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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic, and analytical support to customers with missions in national security, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields such as countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, and transportation safety.
We have a near-term need for an Operations Research Analyst to assist with systems engineering (SE) and testing and evaluation (T&E) programs in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary place of performance will be at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with regular visits to customer sites in VA and DC.
Responsibilities:
The Operations Research Analyst will focuses on advanced problem-solving and analysis within a specialized field. It involves evaluating complex issues, developing and recommending solutions, and applying deep subject-matter expertise to real-world challenges. Areas of focus can include topics such as economic and behavioral analysis, data analytics, biometric analysis, communication and network systems, business process improvement, performance management, statistical process control, organizational assessment, modeling and simulation, strategic and business planning, change management, organizational development, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and decision support.
Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS with 10+ years of relevant experience with background in systems engineering.
- Expertise in one or more of the following technical fields: economic and behavioral analysis, data analytics, biometric analysis, chemical/biological, & radiological defense capabilities, communication and network systems.
- Background in one or more of the following business areas: business process reengineering, performance, management, statistical process control, individual and organizational assessment and evaluation, process modeling and simulation, strategic and business planning, change management, organizational development, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and situational awareness and decision support.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal formats, with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
Desired:
- DHS T&E Level 2, DAWIA Engineering and Technical Management Practitioner Level 2/3, and/or INCOSE certification(s).
- Experience in providing assistance to program planning and oversight, exercise, development, execution and evaluation; system level analysis; system integration support inclusive of understanding of threats and vulnerability; technical assessment & evaluation to support and complement the Government’s technical experts in applying both acquisition efforts and RDT&E.
- Prior experience supporting DHS programs.
- Active DHS Suitability.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience, qualifications, market and business considerations, and pay parity.
Salary transparency pay range: $160k-$190K
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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.