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 Undersea Technology Analysis Portfolio (UTAP), within the Sea, Land, & Air Analysis Group in SPA, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities.  We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements (OPNAV N97), acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare), and science and technology (Office of Naval Research, DARPA)  Our enduring capabilities include:

• Identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions
• Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies
• Execution of acquisition and technology development programs, including developing plans and roadmaps to mature, deliver, and sustain new technologies
• Analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems
• Quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions

SPA has an immediate need for for a Program Analyst for upcoming support to the Program Executive Office (PEO) for Unmanned and Small Combatants (USC), located in Alexandria, VA. PEO USC, through affiliated program offices, designs, procures, and builds the Navy’s small manned and unmanned surface and undersea systems, and delivers the capabilities needed to support a range of fleet operations in the at the best cost-efficient value. 

This role will support the Naval Special Warfare program office, PMS 340. The Program Analyst will report full-time to a contractor site in Alexandria, VA, with occasional remote work available, based upon the needs of the client.

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.  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical field
• 7-10 years of experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis.
• Experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations
• Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master's Degree in a business or technical field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certificate
• >10 years of experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis.
• Familiarity with Deep Submergence System - Scope of Certification programs
• Significant experience with Naval Special Warfare programs
• Experience with Small Arms acquisition programs or in NSW Special Access Programs