Senior Program Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Analyst to support NAVSEA AUKUS activities, focusing on SSN-AUKUS design and programmatic tasks. You will collaborate with US/UK/Australia partners to advance submarine programs and provide strategic advisory and executive-level support.

The ideal candidate has 16+ years in U.S. Navy contexts, holds a Secret clearance, and can lead cross‑agency coordination in a hybrid Washington, DC area setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or other relevant field.
• 16+ years of professional experience in USN operational, industrial, or acquisitions environments.
• Proven ability to navigate, coordinate, and communicate between government and private industry stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft products, including SharePoint, Teams, Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive-level briefings for SSN-AUKUS leadership and provide risk management, scheduling, and technical analysis support.
• Facilitate knowledge-exchange between U.S. and U.K. design/engineering communities for SSN-AUKUS objectives.
• Coordinate with U.S. Government stakeholders to align design, programmatic, and policy requirements for SSN-AUKUS.
• Support long-lead material procurement decisions and acquisition planning for SSN-AUKUS readiness.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Gov-private coordination

MS Office

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Office

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

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.

The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high‑profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition. #MC

Responsibilities

The Senior Analyst will apply their considerable technical acumen, significant naval experience, and strong leadership and mentoring skills to provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS Program, with a primary focus on program support to the SSN AUKUS Support (Phase 3) Directorate. The Senior Analyst will work closely with government and industry partners across the trilateral (US, UK, and Australia) enterprise to advance the SSN‑AUKUS submarine design and associated programmatic activities.

They Will Serve As a Strategic Advisor And Subject Matter Expert, Assisting With The Development, Coordination, And Execution Of Complex Technical And Programmatic Tasks. Areas Of Support Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Developing and delivering executive‑level briefings to senior SSN‑AUKUS leadership while providing comprehensive technical and administrative support for program‑wide activities, including risk management, scheduling, strategic advisory functions, and technical analysis.
• Facilitating structured knowledge‑exchange initiatives between U.S. and U.K. design and engineering communities to advance aligned SSN‑AUKUS program objectives.
• Coordinating with U.S. Government stakeholders to ensure cohesive integration of design, programmatic, and policy requirements in support of SSN‑AUKUS development.
• Supporting strategic decisions related to long‑lead material procurement and contributing to acquisition planning efforts essential to SSN‑AUKUS construction readiness.

The Senior Analyst will navigate complex stakeholder relationships across government and industry organizations across partner nations and will contribute to the development of integrated solutions for a first‑of‑kind multinational submarine program.

The ideal candidate will be located within commuting distance of the Washington Navy Yard and support a hybrid work environment. Full remote operation (with occasional paid travel to the WNY, DC) may be considered for specific candidates with desired credentials and experience and/or those candidates located in submarine industrial concentration areas (Norfolk, VA, Groton, CT, Portsmouth, NH, Bangor, WA, or Pearl Harbor, HI).

International travel will be required (<10%).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or other relevant field.
• 16+ years of professional experience working in USN operational, industrial, or acquisitions environments.
• Proven ability to navigate, coordinate, and communicate between government and private industry stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft products, to include Sharepoint, Teams, Office, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience working on Navy, submarine, or undersea-related programs - especially nuclear submarine design efforts.
• Experience with working in or adjacent to the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• Direct experience supporting NAVSEA and Team Submarine.
• Qualified in Submarines (Enlisted, Officer, Supply, or Engineering Duty Officer).
• Qualified USN Engineering Duty Officer (1440) with an emphasis on submarine design and acquisitions (Undersea EDO Mentor Group).
• Experience with International submarine acquisitions programs and partnerships; E.g., Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

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 $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000.00/Yr.