NC3 Program Analyst: Strategic Operations & SAOC Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid/unpaid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Program Analyst to provide onsite support at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA, with travel to Barksdale AFB, LA, and Offutt AFB, NE. The role requires deep mission understanding and senior-level liaison with DoD leadership.

The candidate will develop studies, lead simulations, and prepare senior-level briefing materials, ensuring timely, high-quality technical products across NC3 domains.

Qualifications

• Able to work fully onsite across the NC3 enterprise in Alexandria VA and at partner locations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years experience with national and nuclear C2 missions and NC3 operations.
• Experience with capability portfolio management and senior-level writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop lifecycle studies and analyses for emerging NC3 programs such as SAOC.
• Lead modeling and simulation efforts for current and future NC3 systems.
• Prepare briefing books, memos, and daily interactions for senior leaders.
• Communicate findings clearly to support risk analysis and capability investments.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

NC3 experience

Capability portfolio management

Papers, briefs, presentations

Senior DoD briefing experience

Education

Master's degree in operations research, systems management, business/public administration, or related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Program Analyst to provide onsite support at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA, with travel to Barksdale AFB, LA, and Offutt AFB, NE. The role requires deep mission understanding and senior-level liaison with DoD leadership.

The candidate will develop studies, lead simulations, and prepare senior-level briefing materials, ensuring timely, high-quality technical products across NC3 domains.