Arms Control Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks senior Military Operations Analysts in Arms Control to connect treaty obligations with operational realities at MAJCOMs and units.

You will assess how treaty requirements influence basing, alert postures, exercises, and day-to-day operations, while developing procedures, checklists, and training materials for field use. required qualifications include 8+ years in nuclear or treaty-affected missions, strong base-level operations knowledge, and an

Qualifications

• 8+ years of operational experience in nuclear or treaty-affected missions.
• Strong understanding of how base-level operations intersect with inspection and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear procedures, checklists, or training materials.
• Active TS (or higher) clearance and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess how treaty requirements affect basing, alert postures, exercises, and day-to-day operations.
• Develop and refine procedures, checklists, and training materials for unit-level implementation.
• Support planning and execution of inspections, visits, and treaty-related events.
• Provide operational input to policy teams on feasibility and impact of proposed treaty positions.

Skills

Operational experience

Clear writing skills

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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 multiple senior Military Operations Analysts - Arms Control to connect treaty obligations with operational realities at various MAJCOMs and units. These analysts help ensure compliance is achievable without undermining mission effectiveness.

Responsibilities

These analysts assess how treaty requirements affect basing, alert postures, exercises, and daytoday operations. They develop and refine procedures, checklists, and training materials for unitlevel implementation. They support planning and execution of inspections, visits, and treatyrelated events, often working directly with Treaty Compliance Officers. They also provide operational input to policy teams on the feasibility and impact of proposed treaty positions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree


• 8+ years of operational experience in nuclear or other treatyaffected missions


• Strong understanding of how baselevel operations intersect with inspection and compliance requirements


• Demonstrated ability to write clear procedures, checklists, or training materials


• Active TS (or higher) clearance and ability to travel

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a TCO office or MAJCOM treaty office


• Experience supporting or escorting treaty inspections or verification activities

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. Hawaii, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000.00/Yr.