Sr Technical Program Analyst (NC2/NC3 Offutt AFB)

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 is hiring for a full-time NC2/NC3 Senior Technical Analyst at Headquarters U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), Nebraska (NE).

The NC2/NC3 Senior Technical Analyst provides advanced technical and analytical expertise in support of Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) modernization activities across U.S. Strategic Command. The analyst conducts detailed assessments of mission needs, emerging technologies, operational concepts, and system‑of‑systems interactions to inform capability development and modernization planning. This includes producing clear, analytically rigorous reports, operational insights, and briefings that support government decision‑making and modernization prioritization.

The analyst contributes to NC2/NC3 studies by evaluating technical approaches, reviewing requirements, identifying dependencies and risks, and ensuring analytical findings are aligned with mission objectives. The role requires substantial coordination with USSTRATCOM directorates, Combatant Commands, and partner organizations to integrate technical analyses into broader enterprise modernization efforts. The analyst also mentors junior team members, reinforcing best practices in analytical methods, workflow discipline, and quality assurance. Through these contributions, the analyst ensures all products meet stringent mission, technical, and security standards while supporting effective modernization planning.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility, along with eligibility for Nuclear Command and Control – Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2‑ESI), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Special Access Required (SAR) programs on day one, and must maintain all required clearances and program eligibilities throughout employment.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 15 years of progressive experience in NC2, NC3, Command, Control, and Communications (C3) modernization, systems engineering, mission analysis, operations research, or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex technical analysis, synthesize cross‑domain information, and prepare senior‑level briefings and technical products.
• Proven experience coordinating across DoD organizations, preferably including U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) or similar Combatant Commands.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite, 5 days per week, at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Nuclear Command and Control (NC2), Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), or strategic deterrence mission areas.
• Understanding of systems engineering practices, modeling and simulation workflows, mission analysis, or system‑of‑systems evaluation.
• Experience contributing to modernization studies, prototype evaluations, analytical reviews, or technology assessments.
• Familiarity with structured analytical methods, cross‑functional technical exchanges, and quality‑assurance processes supporting complex modernization initiatives.
• Experience with defense acquisition, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, or operational experimentation supporting strategic deterrence missions.