Senior Irregular Warfare Research Analyst (Onsite)

Arenatechnologies; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an Irregular Warfare Research Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on developing and executing IW assessments, delivering strategic recommendations to enhance Joint Force planning and readiness.

The candidate will collaborate with senior GO/FO, SES officials, interagency partners, and international stakeholders, applying expertise in IW concepts and interagency coordination to inform policy and planning decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with experience supporting Irregular Warfare (IW) assessments.
• 12+ years of experience with senior GO/FO or SES officials in operational planning or policy development.
• Extensive IW concepts experience including interagency collaboration and joint doctrine integration.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to draft reports and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of IW assessments with strategic recommendations.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and actionable recommendations; integrate findings into policies and plans.
• Collaborate with GO/FO, SES officials, interagency partners and multinational stakeholders to align IW activities.
• Apply expertise in operational concepts and interagency coordination to address complex IW challenges.

Skills

IW analysis

Executive briefing

Interagency coordination

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Analytic methodologies

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an Irregular Warfare Research Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on developing and executing IW assessments, delivering strategic recommendations to enhance Joint Force planning and readiness.

The candidate will collaborate with senior GO/FO, SES officials, interagency partners, and international stakeholders, applying expertise in IW concepts and interagency coordination to inform policy and planning decisions.