Systems Planning & Analysis
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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
The Program Analyst will provide analytic, technical, and management support to undersea platform program offices across Team Submarine. Key responsibilities include:
Supporting submarine construction, modernization, or acquisition activities by developing detailed analytic products, decision support tools, and comprehensive briefings for senior government leadership.
Tracking, managing, and documenting action items arising from program reviews, technical exchanges, and performance assessments, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication across stakeholders.
Coordinating and facilitating engagement among shipbuilders, vendors, Navy organizations, and other stakeholder groups to support effective program execution and maintain alignment on platform construction, integration, and testing milestones.
Conducting travel, as required, to shipbuilder and vendor sites to provide on‑site support, gather technical and programmatic data, and enhance situational awareness of progress, risks, and emergent issues.
Serving as a trusted advisor to senior clients by synthesizing complex technical information, identifying key issues, and supporting data‑driven decision-making across submarine acquisition and sustainment activities.
Bachelor’s degree
The ability to work onsite, up to full time, depending upon client needs
Current or ability to obtain DoW security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Proven experience performing data analysis, visualization, and planning activities in Microsoft Excel
Experience directly supporting leadership decision making, with ability to develop and brief technical reports and solutions
Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes
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 $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr.
The Program Analyst will provide analytic, technical, and management support to undersea platform program offices across Team Submarine. Key responsibilities include:
Supporting submarine construction, modernization, or acquisition activities by developing detailed analytic products, decision support tools, and comprehensive briefings for senior government leadership.
Tracking, managing, and documenting action items arising from program reviews, technical exchanges, and performance assessments, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication across stakeholders.
Coordinating and facilitating engagement among shipbuilders, vendors, Navy organizations, and other stakeholder groups to support effective program execution and maintain alignment on platform construction, integration, and testing milestones.
Conducting travel, as required, to shipbuilder and vendor sites to provide on‑site support, gather technical and programmatic data, and enhance situational awareness of progress, risks, and emergent issues.
Serving as a trusted advisor to senior clients by synthesizing complex technical information, identifying key issues, and supporting data‑driven decision-making across submarine acquisition and sustainment activities.
Bachelor’s degree
The ability to work onsite, up to full time, depending upon client needs
Current or ability to obtain DoW security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Proven experience performing data analysis, visualization, and planning activities in Microsoft Excel
Experience directly supporting leadership decision making, with ability to develop and brief technical reports and solutions
Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes
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