Junior Program Analyst

Arenatechnologies; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Program Analyst in Washington, DC to provide programmatic support to an Electronic Warfare program within the Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive.

A hybrid work model is allowed with an expectation to be on-site 3 days per week. You will collaborate with the Government Program Manager, deliver technical and programmatic recommendations, maintain schedules and milestone documents, and coordinate with industry and Government stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience.
• Active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging program issues.
• Maintain and update program documentation, including schedules, organization charts, and status briefings, and track milestones.

Skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life‑cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research.

SPA is seeking a Program Analyst to work in our downtown Washington, D.C. office located at 20 M Street, SE. Hybrid work is allowed, but you must have the ability to work at least 3 days per week in the office on average.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Program Analyst to provide programmatic support to an Electronic Warfare program within the U.S. Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Mission Systems.

You will be expected to work with the Government Program Manager to provide programmatic and technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging program issues and topics, recommendations on contract structure and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) development, and Milestone documentation development, adjudication, and tracking. You will collaborate with stakeholders across industry and Government to ensure program requirements, capabilities, planning, and development supports program schedules and requirements. You will maintain and update program documentation, including, but not limited to, program schedule(s), organization charts, program status briefings (meeting minutes, action items, etc) and other documentation as required.

A hybrid work environment is allowed, but you must have the ability to regularly work on-site in DC (3-4 times per week) and travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work onsite near the Washington Navy Yard
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 0-4 years of relevant experience
• Active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• At least one year of related experience is preferred
• Experience with the US Navy or prior SPA internship experience
• Familiarity with the DoD Acquisition process

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. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000.00/Yr.