AUKUS Technical Capability 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Program Analyst will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, focusing on program support to the Technical Capabilities Directorate. Responsibilities include working with government and industry partners across the trilateral (US, UK, and Australia) nations to support the development of an Australian technical authority. This position includes technical support of program wide activities including risk management, scheduling, strategic advising, budget management and technical assistance.

This position is located at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA but requires frequent travel to the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) in Washington, DC. There is some opportunity for up to ~15% travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience supporting Department of Defense programs, including experience within NAVSEA, Team Submarine, SEA05, Navy acquisition programs, naval shipbuilding programs, or related Navy technical organizations
• Ability to work on-site at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA up to full time with frequent local travel to the WNYD based upon the needs of the client; remote work up to 40% will occasionally be available
• Experience supporting NAVSEA organizations, Navy program offices, technical warrant holders, shipbuilding programs, or submarine acquisition, design, construction, sustainment, or modernization efforts
• Demonstrated experience working within NAVSEA processes, governance structures, technical authorities, acquisition organizations, or warfare systems engineering environments
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, to communicate to decision makers
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications: 

• Prior experience supporting Team Submarine (PEO SSBN, PEO Attack Submarines, SEA05, PMS programs, or affiliated organizations)
• Experience with US Navy submarine operations
• Experience supporting Navy shipyards, SUPSHIP organizations, or major shipbuilding programs
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS), AUKUS initiatives, or international defense partnerships
• Experience coordinating technical, engineering, or programmatic efforts across multiple stakeholders
• Experience with undersea warfare systems or acoustic signature management

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 $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000.00/Yr.