Foreign Clearance Program Analyst - Data & Coordination

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst in the Foreign Clearance Program to support analysis, coordination, and improvement of global aircraft and personnel clearance processes.

The role supports day-to-day program execution and long-term refinement of clearance procedures, tools, and stakeholder communication. At SPA, the analyst will contribute to Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating capabilities while engaging with US Navy, US Marine

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4+ years of experience in analysis, program support, policy‑driven programs, or travel/clearance processes.
• Strong organizational, data analysis, and writing skills.
• Active Secret clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Collect, track, and analyze clearance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain dashboards, files, and process documentation for the FCP enterprise.
• Prepare slides, reports, and briefings explaining clearance activities, bottlenecks, and risk areas.
• Support updates to procedures, guides, and user support materials.
• Coordinate with policy, IT, and helpdesk staff to ensure consistent changes implementation.
• Schedule meetings, capture action items, and track status for FCP stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations, business, public administration, or related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst in the Foreign Clearance Program to support analysis, coordination, and improvement of global aircraft and personnel clearance processes.

The role supports day-to-day program execution and long-term refinement of clearance procedures, tools, and stakeholder communication. At SPA, the analyst will contribute to Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating capabilities while engaging with US Navy, US Marine