Hiring our Heroes Skillbridge - Program Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Program Analysts to join their mission-driven team. This role offers the chance to provide essential programmatic and technical support within a dynamic environment focused on national security. Candidates will engage in planning, assessment, and decision-making processes, ensuring effective lifecycle support for critical defense programs. The fellowship program provides a unique opportunity for transitioning service members to gain invaluable experience and training, with the potential for full-time employment upon completion. Join a collaborative team committed to delivering impactful solutions and making a difference for our nation's Military and Veterans.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Networking with leadership

On-the-job training

Support for transitioning service members

Qualifications

• Must participate in the Hiring Our Heroes Skillbridge Fellowship.
• Experience in technical or programmatic support for large acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical support for lifecycle stages.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings and prepare briefings.

Skills

Technical support

Programmatic support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office applications

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.

SPA provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to a variety of Government acquisition offices. These offices span throughout the Department of Defense to include major defense programs and new weapon technology development programs. Analysts and Engineers supporting these programs would continue SPA’s decades of support to high-profile, major acquisition programs.

At SPA, we are committed to our nation's Military and Veterans through our partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, providing an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual fellowship. The fellowship is open to all ranks and experience levels.

During this program, the service member will be on-site performing an individual externship in a mid to senior-level career-type role. The service member will be receiving on-the-job training, supporting a work schedule equivalent to 32 hours per week. The program provides a comprehensive fellowship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on our leadership principles, company history, stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Our goal is to provide qualified individuals with a full-time offer at the conclusion of the Skillbridge Externship program.

Responsibilities

In this role, the Program Analyst will provide programmatic and technical support to the team, charged with planning, assessment, management, and decision-making for various stages of life cycle support including system design and development; resource scheduling and requirements planning and analysis; program documentation development; and other aspects of program coordination and execution. Responsibilities also include executive-level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations.

Qualifications

Must be an active participant in the Hiring Our Heroes Skillbridge Fellowship to be considered for the Externship.

SPA is looking for multiple levels of experience:

1. Junior: BA/BS (technical field) with 0-3 years of experience
2. Mid-level: BA/BS (technical field) with 2-5 years of experience

Required Qualifications:

• Experience providing technical or programmatic support to a large acquisition program (DoD Preferred)
• Capable of working independently as well as with a team on larger projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications

Desired Qualifications:

• Current DoD SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain Secret while employed with SPA