Senior IAMD Analyst, Air & Missile Defense Strategy

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a senior IAMD Technical Analyst in the Arlington area to conduct analysis and staff support on integrated air and missile defense issues for AF/A10.

The role converts technical data into clear recommendations and staff products for senior leaders. Responsibilities include reviewing IAMD policies, preparing memos and briefings, and coordinating with AF/A3, MAJCOMs, and joint organizations while tracking staff packages to ensure timely inputs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations research, international security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of IAMD, missile defense, air defense, or related operational/analytic work.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Review IAMD‑related policies, concepts, studies, and meeting outputs to identify implications for AF/A10 equities.
• Prepare point papers, white papers, decision memos, and briefings that explain IAMD options, risks, and tradeoffs for senior leaders.
• Coordinate with AF/A3, MAJCOMs, Joint organizations, and external stakeholders, supporting AF participation in IAMD meetings, exercises, and wargames.

Skills

Analytic skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, OR related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a senior IAMD Technical Analyst in the Arlington area to conduct analysis and staff support on integrated air and missile defense issues for AF/A10.

The role converts technical data into clear recommendations and staff products for senior leaders. Responsibilities include reviewing IAMD policies, preparing memos and briefings, and coordinating with AF/A3, MAJCOMs, and joint organizations while tracking staff packages to ensure timely inputs and