Senior EOD Analyst - Naval Expeditionary Programs Support Services

Arenatechnologies; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a senior program manager to support PMS 408 government staff by developing acquisition plans, cost estimates, budgets, and schedules, and by coordinating teams from government and industry to deliver technical solutions.

You will collaborate with SMEs to collect requirements, align priorities, and support milestone achievement, leveraging Navy acquisition processes and secure environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with 10+ years managing technical programs.
• Experience supporting Navy or Joint acquisition programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to produce reports and briefings.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning support across acquisition, budgets, schedules, and coordination with government and industry.
• Develop COAs and recommendations; draft briefings and monthly reviews.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather requirements and align priorities for milestone achievement.

Skills

Program management

Technical communication

Cross-organization coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Navy acquisition processes

POM

PBIS

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.Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support to PMS 408 government staff across all aspects of their programs, including generating acquisition plans and strategies; developing cost estimates, budgets, and schedules; and coordinating teams from both government and industry to facilitate the delivery of technical solutions.
• Develop and propose Courses of Action (COAs) and recommendations.
• Draft and prepare briefings, staffing plans, and monthly reviews; track actions/meeting minutes and maintain accountability.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather requirements, align priorities, and support milestone achievement. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the DoW and industry to inform capability development and planning.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, national security, management, or a related technical discipline; at least 10 years of relevant experience managing technical programs, including 3+ years supporting US Navy or Joint acquisition programs
• Knowledgeable in Navy acqusition processes and experienced with the POM, budget planning cycle, and PBIS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to generate, evaluate, and guide technical reports, briefings, and other stakeholder communications
• Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

• NAVSEA experience is highly preferred; prior US Navy active duty experience (particularly 5+ years with Navy EOD operations) is a big plus
• PMP or DAWIA certification
• Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment

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 $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.