Global Clearance Program Analyst

Arenatechnologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst for the Foreign Clearance Program in Arlington, VA.

You will collect, track, and analyze clearance data, maintain dashboards, and prepare briefings to communicate bottlenecks and risks to stakeholders across DoD and allied partners. Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years in analysis or program support, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and an active Secret clearance or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, business, public administration, or related 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, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain dashboards, files, and process documentation used across the FCP enterprise.
• Prepare slides, reports, and briefings that explain clearance activities, bottlenecks, and risk areas.
• Support updates to procedures, guides, and user support materials.
• Assist coordination with policy, IT, and helpdesk staff to ensure consistent implementation of changes.
• Schedule meetings, capture action items, and track status for FCP stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Clearance eligibility

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 for the Foreign Clearance Program in Arlington, VA.

You will collect, track, and analyze clearance data, maintain dashboards, and prepare briefings to communicate bottlenecks and risks to stakeholders across DoD and allied partners. Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years in analysis or program support, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and an active Secret clearance or eligibility.