Junior Military Operations Analyst — Onsite Defense Analytics

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an early-career Jr. Military Operations Analyst to provide technical, data-driven support and strategy-oriented analysis of defense topics from onsite in Alexandria, VA.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of related experience, strong analytic presentation skills, and ability to work within cross-functional teams. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience presenting analytic findings.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to work fully onsite based on client needs.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, data-driven support and strategy-informed analysis of defense-related topics.
• Participate in analyses, assessments, and workshops across DoW elements.
• Support cross-functional, high-performance teams with quantitative and qualitative analysis, including wargaming.
• Engage with external clients and senior government officials.

Skills

Onsite work

TS/SCI clearance

Analytic presentation

Strong work ethic

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an early-career Jr. Military Operations Analyst to provide technical, data-driven support and strategy-oriented analysis of defense topics from onsite in Alexandria, VA.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of related experience, strong analytic presentation skills, and ability to work within cross-functional teams. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.