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 Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring for a Technical Program Analyst to support the Ship Integration Branch (SP26) of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). This role will be based in Washington D.C.

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:  $110,000 - $140,000/year.

The Technical Program Analyst will support SP26’s efforts related to the execution of the Common Missile Compartment (CMC) Program on board both the COLUMBIA (CLB) and United Kingdom (UK) Dreadnought (DRNT) Class Submarines.

The Analyst will participate in efforts and activities related to the readiness of the CMC program for the post-delivery phase of the CLB program, to include participating in working groups, conducting schedule and risk analysis, and analyzing the technical and programmatic rigor of deliverables to ensure alignment with requirements.

The Analyst will also support Construction Management efforts related to the CMC program, to include liaising between the D.C. and Groton-based SP26 teams, facilitating effective information exchange between these two sites and ensuring coordination between teams on resolving issues and advancing efforts affecting SWS related installation and testing activities. The analyst will also support the management, processing, and resolution of submarine construction related issue documentation, to include tracking of deficiencies, communication and coordination with key stakeholders to ensure resolution within required timespans, and providing regular updates to leadership on construction and issue resolution status.

In addition, the analyst will support CMC Program Risk Management, to include coordinating the development of new risks and tracking the status of existing risks to ensure mitigations are completed in a timely manner and the overall risks maintain alignment with the evolving state of the program. Periodic travel (approximately 4-6 times a year) to Groton and/or other program locations will be required.  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance (TOP SECRET strongly preferred).
• Ability to work in Washington D.C. a travel to CONUS locations 4-6 times a year.
• 5 years of experience related to the Strategic Weapon System and/or submarine construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable operating with minimal oversight and interacting with senior leaders across a range of stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with SSP and/or NAVSEA
• Experience with Test and Evaluation planning and execution