Maritime Launched Effects Program Analyst

MCR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled Program Analyst to support NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office as an Assistant Program Manager.

The role focuses on program planning, documentation, milestone management, and cross‑agency coordination within defense acquisition. The right candidate will bring a defense acquisition background, a Secret clearance, and the ability to drive complex capabilities from concept to deployment, working with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field.
• Five years of relevant experience in defense acquisition.
• Experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations, particularly in Naval Special Warfare.
• Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Master's Degree in a business or technical field (desired).
• Familiarity with Special Operations Command acquisition processes, particularly with loitering munitions.
• Significant experience with Naval Special Warfare programs, particularly maritime and unmanned systems.

Responsibilities

• Support program planning and execution for NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office.
• Coordinate acquisition documentation and milestone activities.
• Manage program schedules and deliverables; facilitate coordination among government, industry, engineering, and operators.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field

Master's Degree in a business or technical 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, 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.

Undersea Technology Analysis Portfolio

The Undersea Technology Analysis Portfolio (UTAP), within the Sea, Land, & Air Analysis Group in SPA, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements (OPNAV N97), acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare), and science and technology (Office of Naval Research, DARPA).

Our enduring capabilities include

• Identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions
• Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies
• Execution of acquisition and technology development programs, including developing plans and roadmaps to mature, deliver, and sustain new technologies
• Analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems
• Quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions

Program Analyst Position

SPA has an immediate need for a Program Analyst to support NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking a highly qualified Program Analyst to serve as an Assistant Program Manager supporting the Maritime Launched Effects (MLE) program. The ideal candidate will possess extensive, demonstrated experience supporting defense acquisition programs, preferably within U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) acquisition organizations, with a strong understanding of acquisition policies, processes, and program management frameworks. Responsibilities include supporting program planning and execution, coordinating acquisition documentation and milestone activities, managing program schedules and deliverables, and facilitating coordination among government, industry, engineering, and operational stakeholders.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to support the development, acquisition, integration, testing, and transition of complex defense capabilities from concept through operational deployment. The position requires a current Secret security clearance and proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused acquisition environment supporting advanced maritime and unmanned capabilities. Reports full-time to the Washington Navy Yard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field
• Five years of relevant experience in defense acquisition
• Experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations, particularly in Naval Special Warfare
• Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a business or technical field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certificate
• Familiarity with Special Operations Command acquisition processes, particularly with loitering munitions
• Significant experience with Naval Special Warfare programs, particularly maritime and unmanned systems

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 $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Job Summary

Job Summary ID: 2026-23342

Category: Program & Project Management, Financial and Contract Support

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Type: Regular Full-Time

Level: Mid-level