Program Analyst (DoD)

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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 away

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is hiring a Program Analyst for the SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA.

The role supports the Deterrence Technology Office within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs and involves classification management, program analysis, and client engagement across multiple projects. The analyst will gather information, develop planning tools, create artifacts and presentations, and present results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• U.S. Citizen with current DoD SECRET Clearance.
• 3+ years of DoD classification management or major acquisition programs.
• Ability to work full-time at SPA HQ in Alexandria with local travel.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs' Deterrence Technology Office initiatives.
• Conduct program analysis and planning across topics and programs focusing on classification management.
• Gather and disseminate information, facilitate client engagements, and present results to stakeholders.
• Prepare classification management artifacts and presentations, and maintain planning tools.
• Participate in regular on-site client engagements at the Washington Navy Yard.

Skills

DoD program management

Classification management

Security clearance

Work onsite in Alexandria

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Surety Programs Group (SPG) supports government and private sector management of complex safety, security, and reliability programs for high consequence operations. SPG delivers industry-leading, innovative, and value-added services such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention to help our clients understand and mitigate mission risks spanning physical, cyber, and human domains. SPG is hiring now for a Program Analyst at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

The Program Analyst will support the development and execution of various efforts within Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs' Deterrence Technology Office. The Analyst will be responsible for conducting program analysis and planning for various topics and programs with a focus on classification management for current and future systems. The Analyst will gather and disseminate information, facilitate client engagements, develop and maintain planning tools, prepare classification management artifacts and presentations, and present results to stakeholders throughout the client organization. The Analyst will participate in regular on-site client engagements at the Washington Navy Yard.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time at SPA HQ in Alexandria, with regular local travel to Washington Navy Yard.
• Bachelor's degree.
• U.S. Citizen with current DoD SECRET Clearance.
• DoD program or project management experience or 3+ years of experience with any of the following: DoD classification management or major acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute workload to meet requirements and deadlines across multiple projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Navy submarine programs, Trident II (D5) Strategic Weapons System, and/or missile systems.
• Experience with the defense acquisition system, classification management, technical program planning, and program protection.
• Current DoD TOP SECRET clearance.

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. Virginia Pay Transparency Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000.00/Yr.

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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000.00/Yr.