Senior Military Operations & Wargaming Lead

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Sr. Military Operations Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA.

The role leads strategic analyses, directs red-teaming and wargaming efforts, and delivers senior-level decision-support products for DoW and IC clients. The candidate will oversee cross-functional teams, work with senior stakeholders, and apply deep expertise in naval operations and adversary emulation to inform high-level policy and program decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in military operations planning, execution, assessment, wargaming, or advanced operations research.
• Demonstrated leadership of large, complex analytic projects, including Red Teaming, adversary strategy analysis, and multi-agency coordination.
• Deep expertise in one or more warfighting domains, with substantial specialized experience in undersea warfare, naval operations, or adversary emulation.
• Demonstrated ability to produce concise, well-written, senior-level analytic products and briefings.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders, including SES/Flag-level leadership.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, unstructured, and time-critical analyses across multiple programs.
• Direct Red Teaming activities, design and lead wargames, and develop operational concepts and decision products.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure analytic excellence.
• Provide senior-level briefings to decision-makers including government leaders.
• Manage multiple concurrent efforts and mentor junior analysts.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Red Teaming

Wargaming

Adversary strategy analysis

Senior analytic products

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Sr. Military Operations Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA.

The role leads strategic analyses, directs red-teaming and wargaming efforts, and delivers senior-level decision-support products for DoW and IC clients. The candidate will oversee cross-functional teams, work with senior stakeholders, and apply deep expertise in naval operations and adversary emulation to inform high-level policy and program decisions.