Senior Advisor, AUKUS Strategy & Acquisition

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Senior Advisor to join the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office to unify efforts across the program and advise executive leadership.

The role emphasizes advisory support, strategic planning, and cross-workstream coordination on submarine programs. Qualified candidates will have 15+ years in DoD program management, an active Secret clearance, and proven experience with FMS and international partnerships.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in program management within DoD.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
• Demonstrated success working with foreign partners on FMS programs.
• Expert knowledge of the AUKUS program and plan of record.
• Proven experience advising senior DoD leaders.
• Experience with nuclear powered submarine programs.
• Experience within Team Submarine or AUKUS I&A.
• Prior service in a leadership role as a government civilian or military officer.
• Expert knowledge in FMS and foreign military student training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor for expansion of AUKUS Phase 2 efforts within AUKUS I&A
• Advise senior leaders directly and handle special projects on their behalf.
• Provide expert counsel on the future structure of the AUKUS Phase 2 workstreams.
• Assess and advise on the readiness of Australia to meet Sovereign Ready Milestones and propose mitigation plans as needed.

Skills

Foreign partner collaboration

DoD program management

Advising senior DoD leaders

Nuclear submarines domain

Security clearance

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Senior Advisor to join the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office to unify efforts across the program and advise executive leadership.

The role emphasizes advisory support, strategic planning, and cross-workstream coordination on submarine programs. Qualified candidates will have 15+ years in DoD program management, an active Secret clearance, and proven experience with FMS and international partnerships.