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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life‑cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research.#FC #Dice

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Program Manager to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and will be responsible for providing comprehensive program management support for a variety of activities related to the acquisition, modernization, and lifecycle management support of Aircraft Carriers and their embedded systems. This will include direct support for managers of ship construction, overhaul, modernization, and inactivation and disposal programs, as well as programs to deliver key Aircraft Carrier-based technologies such as aircraft launch and recovery systems, aviation support systems, integrated warfare systems, combat systems, C4I systems, and integrated networks. 

Specific responsibilities may include: development and management of Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project, including management of schedule revisions and critical path analyses; workload analysis and projections; development of documentation and briefing material to support milestone decisions, program reviews, and related events; development of acquisition approaches and Statements of Work; and management and oversight of contract financial status.

Start date for this role is not expected before late 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field
• At least ten (10) years of experience in program / acquisition management
• Demonstrated experience with Navy ship design, construction, and/or lifecycle support
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field
• Demonstrated program management experience with DoD / Navy ACAT-I programs