Hypersonic Missile Subject Matter Expert

Arenatechnologies; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Hypersonic Missile Subject Matter Expert to provide high‑level research and reporting for DoD programs, focusing on production ecosystems, supply chains, and industrial base dependencies.

The SME will deliver memos, briefs, and data summaries to senior DoW stakeholders. The role is remote with up to 20% travel, requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 20+ years of hypersonic missile or industrial-base experience, plus an active

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, physics, data analytics)
• 20+ years of experience with hypersonic missiles or the hypersonic missile industrial base.
• Experience within a DoW missile program office (acquisition, engineering, logistics, or industrial base).
• Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical communication skills, with demonstrated experience producing formal reports based on research findings.
• Ability to clearly convey complex technical issues to senior stakeholders across Federal agencies.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level research and qualitative/quantitative analysis on hypersonic missile production and industrial base.
• Develop detailed written products for senior DoW stakeholders, including memos, reports, and data summaries.
• Coordinate with government program offices and industry partners, identifying capability gaps and risk areas.

Skills

Analytical communication

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree (desired)

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, producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively.Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have a near-term need for a Hypersonic Missile Subject Matter Expert to provide remote support.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experiencedHypersonic Missile Subject Matter Expert(SME)toprovide high-level support to Department of Warprograms within-depthresearch, analysis, and reporting onhypersonicmissile production ecosystems, supply chains, and industrial capabilities.TheSMEwill provide insights to senior leaders, inform decisionmaking, andhelp assess risks and opportunities within thehypersonic missile industrial base. The SME will directqualitative and quantitative research onhypersonicmissile production, supply chains, and industrial base dependencies, and willoversee the development ofdetailed written products – including memos, reports, briefings, and data summaries – for seniorDoW stakeholders. The role includes identifying capability gaps, production constraints, material challenges, vendor dependencies, and opportunities to strengthen the missile industrial base. Engage withseniorleaders ingovernment program officesandindustry partners,as well othertechnical experts to collect dataand develop research hypotheses. Contribute to modeling and assessment of production chains, capacity, and timelines.Additional responsibilities include overseeingprogram planning, risk assessments, and strategic options analysis, with travel up to 20% to government sites, program offices, and industrial facilities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, physics, data analytics, operations research, or related).
• 20+ years of experience with hypersonic missiles or the hypersonic missile industrial base.
• Experience within a DoW missile program office (acquisition, engineering, logistics, or industrial base).
• Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical communication skills, with demonstrated experience producing formal reports based on research findings.
• Ability to clearly convey complex technical issues to senior stakeholders across Federal agencies.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting OSW, Joint Staff, or Service staff.
• Master’s degree in a relevant technical or analytical field.
• ExperienceleadingaDoWmissile program office (acquisition, engineering,logistics, or industrial base)or serving as Senior Technical Advisor.
• Industry experience producing missiles, components, or sub-components.
• Experiencewith a Service’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.Experience developing visual or functional models of production chains or industrial processes.
• Active Top Secret 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. , Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $95.00/Hr. - USD $115.00/Hr.