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The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to Director Submarine Program directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Director Submarine Program unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program, the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Program will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.
Responsibilities The Project Analyst will support the PAE Undersea Executive Director and their Front Office applying expert knowledge of analytical techniques to assess and improve program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. This role independently manages high-priority projects, develops strategic plans, and prepares briefings for executive-level leadership.
- Represent the PAE Undersea ED at other stakeholder meetings, capturing actions and summarizing key takeaways.
- Support the PAE Undersea Executive Director (ED) in taking key points captured in various meetings and implementing them into documents such as Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Agreement, and other documents as necessary.
- Manage the lifecycle of correspondence coming in and out of the PAE Undersea office to ensure alignment across various stakeholders.
- Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with policy or regulations.
- Develop long-range strategic plans, program goals, and project plans to support organizational success.
QualificationsRequired qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of experience in submarine force or Navy acquisition
- Demonstrated proficiency in creating and delivering executive briefs on technical topics
- An engineering degree or equivalent nuclear power training
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Current DoW SECRET or greater clearance and ability to maintain
Desired qualifications:
- Service within Team Submarine
- Familiarity with naval shipbuilding (especially the submarine industrial base)
- Familiarity with data visualization and data science
- Experience working with and briefing senior military and government leaders
- A BS or more advanced degree in math, operations research, data science, or a relevant technical field
Pay Range InformationAt 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 $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $145,000.00/Yr.
The Project Analyst will support the PAE Undersea Executive Director and their Front Office applying expert knowledge of analytical techniques to assess and improve program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. This role independently manages high-priority projects, develops strategic plans, and prepares briefings for executive-level leadership.
- Represent the PAE Undersea ED at other stakeholder meetings, capturing actions and summarizing key takeaways.
- Support the PAE Undersea Executive Director (ED) in taking key points captured in various meetings and implementing them into documents such as Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Agreement, and other documents as necessary.
- Manage the lifecycle of correspondence coming in and out of the PAE Undersea office to ensure alignment across various stakeholders.
- Conduct comprehensive studies and analyses to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with policy or regulations.
- Develop long-range strategic plans, program goals, and project plans to support organizational success.