Program Analyst

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 Director Submarine Programs directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Director Submarine Programs 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, the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.  Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Programs 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 Analyst will provide support to the Commander’s Action Group (CAG) team within the Director Submarine Programs (DSP) office. Specific duties include collaborating with leadership on engagement strategies, managing incoming engagement requests, reviewing the executive calendar to prioritize engagements, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to compile and coordinate relevant inputs, and developing background briefings and talking points for accepted events. This is a high-visibility position in a fast-paced and dynamic office, and is expected to independently take action and make recommendations, including to leadership, and assist the program in maintaining leadership intent.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a relevant field
• 5 - 7 years' experience in strategic communications, public and/or congressional affairs, or intergovernmental relations
• Ability to work onsite at Washington Navy Yard
• Experience in developing briefing materials and talking points for senior leadership, with exceptional writing ability and attention to detail for a range of formats, to include presentations, fact sheets, background briefings, and more
• Experience with executive engagement management or event planning
• Ability to provide representative writing samples at the time of interview
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, to communicate to decision makers
• Experience in simplifying technical inputs to graphic concepts
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment

 Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:

• Experience with, and knowledgeable of, Navy program office organizations and processes
• Experience with SharePoint management
• Experience working within Team Submarine
• Experience in legislative or executive branch 

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 $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $140,000.00/Yr.