Technical Program Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is hiring a Mid-Level Technical Program Analyst in the Washington, DC area to support the SLCM‑N LOC Missile Branch. The role focuses on program development, flight test planning, and systems integration within a major defense acquisition program.

The position requires a US citizen with active DoD clearance, a STEM degree, and 5+ years of defense-related experience. On-site work in Washington, DC with up to 25% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• US citizen with an active DoD SECRET clearance and ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance.
• Willingness to work at Maritime Plaza in Washington, DC 3–5 days per week.
• Experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the Program Office and stakeholders to manage lines of effort for the LOC Missile Branch.
• Gather and disseminate information, prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, financial analysts, subject-matter experts, and senior leadership on planning and reporting.
• Assist in establishing and managing working groups covering safety, logistics, flight tests, requirements, and mission planning.
• Travel up to 25% to vendor or client sites.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership briefing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

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, producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modelling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support. RSSG is hiring a Technical Program Analyst in the Washington, DC area supporting the Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) Program Office Limited Operational Capability (LOC) Missile Branch in Washington, DC. The position is primarily on-site in Washington D.C., but some remote work will be permitted.

Responsibilities

Join a dynamic and mission-critical team dedicated to enhancing our nation's strategic capabilities. As a Mid-Level Technical Program Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of a SLCM-N LOC program. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the engineering design, flight test planning, and systems integration efforts for a major defense acquisition program. You will be responsible for identifying potential system risks and developing innovative solutions to mature missile technologies and ensure program success.

• Liaise between the Program Office and the Strategic Weapons Facilities, vendors, and other stakeholders to manage various lines of effort for the LOC Missile Branch.
• Gather and disseminate information, facilitate client engagements, develop and maintain planning tools, prepare reports and presentations, and present results to stakeholders throughout the client organization and to external stakeholders.
• Work closely with engineers, financial analysts, subject-matter experts, functional teams, and senior leadership planning the coordination of efforts and report development.
• Assist in the establishment and logistical management of several working groups which may include any of the following: program safety, logistics, flight tests, requirements, and mission planning.
• Travel up to 25% of the time to vendor or client sites.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• US citizen with an active DoD SECRET security clearance and the ability to obtain a DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to work at Maritime Plaza in Washington D.C. minimum 3 days per week, up to 5 days per week as needed by client.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 5+ years of professional experience, including experience supporting defense customer .
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion.
• Experience in preparing and delivering briefings to senior/executive leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Master’s degree in a STEM field.

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. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000.00/Yr.