AUKUS Phase 2 Program Analyst & Liaison

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as liaison between the AUKUS I&A International Division and the Sovereign Ready SSN Division.

You will translate requirements into actionable outcomes across FMS, export control, foreign disclosure, and international agreements. The role requires deep submarine operations knowledge, program management experience, and an active DoD SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• In-depth submarine operations and maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with program tracking, milestones, and risk mitigation.
• Strong diplomatic communication and cross-cultural skills, autonomous work style.
• Ability to coordinate across government offices, services, partners, and industry.
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance with current background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Regularly deliver updates on Phase 2 activities to align objectives and actions.
• Respond to information requests on FMS, export controls, and international agreements.
• Develop policy-related solutions for Phase 2 initiatives in coordination with the International Directorate.
• Coordinate schedules and milestones across International and Phase 2 Directorates.
• Support development of budget requests for FMS cases.
• Support risk management by analyzing, planning mitigations, and tracking risks.
• Capture and maintain status of program action items.

Skills

Submarine ops

Shipyard maintenance

Program PM & risk

Stakeholder coordination

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as liaison between the AUKUS I&A International Division and the Sovereign Ready SSN Division.

You will translate requirements into actionable outcomes across FMS, export control, foreign disclosure, and international agreements. The role requires deep submarine operations knowledge, program management experience, and an active DoD SECRET clearance.