Counter Unmanned Systems Analyst

Arenatechnologies; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is hiring a Counter Uncrewed Systems Analyst in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on risk management, threat assessment, and acquisition support for high-consequence operations across national security domains.

Responsibilities include supporting program managers, briefing stakeholders, and conducting analyses to inform decision making. A DoD clearance and relevant experience are required for this fast-paced, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of DoD experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with UXS and/or CUXS systems.
• Proven ability to conduct robust technical analysis and develop creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management and acquisition decision‑making to counter emerging CUAS threats.
• Develop briefing materials and coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Attend CUAS demonstrations and report observations to inform acquisition decisions.
• Apply knowledge of military organizations and national security to assist clients with defining, understanding, and evaluating critical issues.
• Plan and participate in CUAS test events, directing UAS pilots and data collection to assess system performance.

Skills

Project management

Technical analysis

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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Surety Programs Group (SPG) supports government and private sector management of complex safety, security, and reliability programs for high consequence operations. SPG delivers industry-leading, innovative, and value-added services such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention to help our clients understand and mitigate mission risks spanning physical, cyber, and human domains. SPG is hiring now for a Counter Uncrewed Systems Analyst in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

The Analyst will support risk management and acquisition decision-making to counter emerging threats to critical infrastructure, particularly uncreweduncrewed threats. Responsibilities include:

• Plans and participates in CUAS test events including directing UAS pilots to conduct specific missions, collection of data, and development of reports that decibedecibe performance of the system being tested.
• Directly supports the government CUXS Program Manager by developing briefing materials and coordinating meetings with stakeholders.
• Attends CUXS technology demonstrations and reports observations to inform acquisition decisions.
• Uses knowledge of military organizations (i.e., roles, missions, and structure), operational responsibilities (i.e., doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership, personnel, facilities and policy), and methods for employing assets of the national security establishment at the strategic, operational or tactical levels to assist clients with defining, understanding, and evaluating critical national security issues.
• Recommends courses of action for senior decision makers based upon their evaluation.
• Plans and participates in CUAS test events including directing UAS pilots to conduct specific missions, collection of data, and development of reports that decibedecibe performance of the system being tested.
• Assists with identifying, developing and evaluating measures of effectiveness and risk-based assessments.
• Assists with developing scenarios, concepts of operations, or concepts of employment for U.S., friendly, and opposition forces to support campaign or tactical modeling, wargaming, or analysis.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA, up to full-time as needed.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in DOD.
• Experience working with UXS and/or CUXS systems.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Proven ability to conduct robust technical analysis informed by expert knowledge to develop creative solutions to physical security challenges.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with the Navy’s Strategic Systems Program (SSP) and/or Strategic Weapons Facilities (SWF).
• Experience providing analytical support to the Navy and/or the Marine Corps.
• Expertise with UAS and/or Counter-UAS.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

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 $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.