Missile Production Industrial Base Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking an experienced Missile Production Industrial Base Analyst in Alexandria, VA. The role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis on missile production ecosystems, advising senior Department of War leaders with data-driven insights. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 10+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information. A Secret clearance is required, and travel up to 20% is expected. Join a team committed to delivering technical solutions to national security challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with missile production or the Missile Industrial Base.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on missile production ecosystems.
• Develop detailed written products for senior DoW stakeholders.
• Engage with government program offices and industry partners.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical communication

Research skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Master's degree in a relevant 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, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented, highly collaborative team produces results that matter. The Joint Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a broad range of customers across the Department of War (DoW), Federal Civilian, and international markets. The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group (ATAG) within JOID specializes in applying multidisciplinary analytical skills to support clients including OUSW(R&E), OUSW(A&S), DARPA, Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support enabling technological superiority and secure, resilient capabilities for the warfighter. SPA’s team of experienced military, technical, and operations researchers evaluates problems, identifies drivers, devises approaches, collects data, develops software tools, and performs thorough assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions. An upcoming need exists for a Missile Production Industrial Base Analyst in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Missile Production Industrial Base Analyst to support Department of War programs with in‑depth research, analysis, and reporting on missile production ecosystems, supply chains, and industrial capabilities. The analyst will provide data‑driven insights to senior leaders, inform decision‑making, and assess risks and opportunities within the missile industrial base. Tasks include conducting qualitative and quantitative research, developing detailed written products—memos, reports, briefings, and data summaries—for senior DoW stakeholders; identifying capability gaps, production constraints, material challenges, vendor dependencies, and opportunities to strengthen the base; engaging with government program offices, industry partners, and technical experts to collect and validate data; supporting working groups and senior leader engagements; and contributing to modeling and assessment of production chains, capacity, and timelines. Additional responsibilities include assisting with program planning, risk assessments, and strategic options analysis, with travel up to 20% to government sites, program offices, and industrial facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (engineering, physics, data analytics, operations research, or related).
• 10+ years of experience with missile production or the Missile Industrial Base, including industry experience producing missiles, components, or sub‑components.
• 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.
• Experience within a DoW missile program office (acquisition, engineering, logistics, or industrial base).
• Experience developing visual or functional models of production chains or industrial processes.
• Familiarity with a Service’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Active Top Secret clearance.