New Start Coordinator

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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a New Start Coordinator to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

Assist BTO PMs and technical teams in structuring briefing decks, concept white papers, rough order of magnitude (ROM) budgets, and transition strategies for Front Office review. Facilitate early reviews and revisions with the Office Director (OD) and Deputy Director; track feedback, action items, and required revisions to secure formal OD endorsement. Partner with PMs to refine presentation materials, narrative flow, technical risk justifications, and budget models for executive review bodies (e.g., Tech Council, Executive Governance Board). Schedule and coordinate formal pitch sessions, and organize preliminary dry runs with technical advisors and Front Office leadership to ensure high-impact presentations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Systems Management, or a related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years of experience supporting program management, procurement coordination, or executive operations—ideally within an R&D environment, Federal agency (e.g., DARPA, ARPA-E, NIH, DoD, DOE), or defense/aerospace organization.
• Demonstrated experience guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex approval matrices and governance milestones.
• Proven background coordinating formal solicitation packages (RFPs, BAAs, Task Orders) and tracking Federal or organizational acquisition pipelines through award.
• Ability to work fully onsite at DARPA's HQ in Arlington, VA .

Desired:

• Master’s degree.
• PMP certification.

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 $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000.00/Yr.