Strategic Advisor, AUKUS Pillar Integration

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Advisor – AUKUS Pillar Integration to support the Deputy Director for AUKUS and International within Team Submarine. This role delivers strategic analysis and authoritative counsel to inform interagency decisions on programs of national significance.

The ideal candidate has extensive submarine enterprise experience, deep knowledge of U.S. defense acquisition, and can advise senior government and industry leaders in a high-visibility

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience within the submarine enterprise.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Advise Deputy Director on AUKUS Pillar II initiatives with key stakeholders.
• Analyze program risks for AUKUS Pillar I pathway and provide integrated assessments.
• Support international program management activities within the Deputy Director’s portfolio.
• Prepare Deputy Director for engagements with DoD and Pentagon leadership.
• Lead high-priority projects and analyses supporting AUKUS and related international efforts.
• Translate acquisition, policy, and operational issues into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Analytical

Written communication

Briefing

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Advisor – AUKUS Pillar Integration to support the Deputy Director for AUKUS and International within Team Submarine. This role delivers strategic analysis and authoritative counsel to inform interagency decisions on programs of national significance.

The ideal candidate has extensive submarine enterprise experience, deep knowledge of U.S. defense acquisition, and can advise senior government and industry leaders in a high-visibility