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.

SPA is seeking a Program Analyst to work in our downtown Washington, D.C. office located at 20 M Street, SE. Hybrid work is allowed, but you must have the ability to work at least 3 days per week in the office on average.#FC

We are seeking a Program Analyst to provide programmatic support to an Electronic Warfare program within the U.S. Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Mission Systems.

You will be expected to work with the Government Program Manager to provide programmatic and technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging program issues and topics, recommendations on contract structure and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) development, and Milestone documentation development, adjudication, and tracking. You will collaborate with stakeholders across industry and Government to ensure program requirements, capabilities, planning, and development supports program schedules and requirements. You will maintain and update program documentation, including, but not limited to, program schedule(s), organization charts, program status briefings (meeting minutes, action items, etc) and other documentation as required.

A hybrid work environment is allowed, but you must have the ability to regularly work on-site in DC (3-4 times per week) and travel up to 10% of the time.

Required Qualifications: 

• Ability to work onsite near the Washington Navy Yard
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 0-4 years of relevant experience
• Active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• At least one year of related experience is preferred
• Experience with the US Navy or prior SPA internship experience
• Familiarity with the DoD Acquisition process

We are seeking a Program Analyst to provide programmatic support to an Electronic Warfare program within the U.S. Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Mission Systems.

You will be expected to work with the Government Program Manager to provide programmatic and technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging program issues and topics, recommendations on contract structure and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) development, and Milestone documentation development, adjudication, and tracking. You will collaborate with stakeholders across industry and Government to ensure program requirements, capabilities, planning, and development supports program schedules and requirements. You will maintain and update program documentation, including, but not limited to, program schedule(s), organization charts, program status briefings (meeting minutes, action items, etc) and other documentation as required.

A hybrid work environment is allowed, but you must have the ability to regularly work on-site in DC (3-4 times per week) and travel up to 10% of the time.

Required Qualifications: 

• Ability to work onsite near the Washington Navy Yard
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 0-4 years of relevant experience
• Active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• At least one year of related experience is preferred
• Experience with the US Navy or prior SPA internship experience
• Familiarity with the DoD Acquisition process