PNT Acquisition Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Arlington is seeking a PNT Acquisition Analyst to provide expert support on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and over 15 years of relevant experience, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. The successful candidate will work onsite at the Pentagon, developing materials and providing acquisition oversight for systems such as GPS. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in relevant roles.
• Active TS/SCI clearance necessary.
• Demonstrated expertise with Defense Acquisition System.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing mission area.
• Provide expertise on PNT systems like GPS.
• Develop decision-ready materials for senior leaders.

Skills

Operational experience with PNT systems

Strong communication skills

Coordination with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in a 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.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of War, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi‑disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of War (DoW). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (O-USW (R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (O-USW (A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have a future need for a PNT Acquisition Analyst to work onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an experienced Acquisition Program Analyst to support OSW oversight of the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) mission area. The PNT Senior Analyst will provide onsite support to the Space and Missile Defense Directorate under the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S)/Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (SSIPM) Office as an expert acquisition portfolio adviser on PNT systems like the Global Positioning System (GPS) and its control segments. Develop decision‑ready material for senior leaders and apply the initiative to navigate headquarters and acquisition processes to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War (D ASW) portfolio management responsibilities. Will support portfolio management and oversight of systems through development, production, and fielding to the warfighter.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 15+ years of experience
• Demonstrated operational or programmatic experience with PNT systems and their control segments (GPS IIR, GPS IIF, GPS III, M-Code, OCX, etc.)
• Demonstrated expertise with the Defense Acquisition System; Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE); Program Management, and DoW Business Processes
• Must have a professional demeanor, strong writing and oral communication skills, and the ability to proactively and independently coordinate with PNT stakeholders across the DoW
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs