APACS Project Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an APACS Project Lead to oversee the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System.

You will coordinate roadmap planning, requirements gathering, and prioritization of enhancements while working with policy owners, helpdesk staff, developers, and cybersecurity personnel to ensure security and mission alignment. Qualified candidates have an active TS clearance, 8+ years of experience managing complex IT/case-management systems, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, or related field; PMP or similar certification preferred.
• 8+ years of experience managing or leading complex IT or case‑management systems.
• Active TS clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate roadmap planning, requirements gathering, and prioritization of enhancements.
• Work with policy owners, helpdesk staff, developers, and cybersecurity personnel to align changes with mission and security needs.
• Track schedules, risks, and performance metrics; provide regular updates to leadership; lead configuration control and stakeholder management.

Skills

Active TS clearance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, or related field

PMP or similar certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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 SLA Analysis Group’s mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.

SPA has a need for an APACS Project Lead to oversee the planning, coordination, and improvement of the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System. This role ensures APACS continues to meet mission, policy, and user needs across a very large global user base. # MC

Responsibilities

The APACS Project Lead coordinates roadmap planning, requirements gathering, and prioritization of enhancements. You will work closely with policy owners, helpdesk staff, developers, and cybersecurity personnel to align system changes with mission and security needs. Additionally, you will track schedules, risks, and performance metrics and provide regular updates and briefings to leadership, lead configuration control activities and help manage stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, or related field; PMP or similar certification preferred
• 8+ years of experience managing or leading complex IT or case‑management systems
• Demonstrated ability to work across technical, policy, and user communities
• Active TS clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with APACS, the Foreign Clearance Program, or other large DoD enterprise applications
• Background in change management, configuration control boards, or enterprise IT governance

Pay Range Information

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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000.00/Yr.