Infrastructure 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. 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.

SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage. 

We have a near-term need for an Infrastructure Program Analyst to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide comprehensive program and project management support to the Materiel Solutions, Infrastructure, & Facilities NATO Command Structure Program Directors, Project Coordinators, and Branch Head, ensuring effective oversight of the planning, coordination, and execution of all programs and projects across the infrastructure portfolio. Maintain and compile the Infrastructure Capability Program Plan based on identified requirements, provide methodological and analytical expertise to support its development and implementation, and conduct program-level issues and risk management. Support benefits elicitation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and contributes to the Investment Committee staffing process. Provide administrative, coordination, and documentation support to individual programs, including the configuration, maintenance, and administration of key program documentation. Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of the Annual NATO Infrastructure Conference, including coordination with Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and Host Nations, for representatives from all NATO Member Nations (approximately 200 participants). Facilitate ongoing engagement and communication with the broader NATO Infrastructure Community of Interest throughout the year, including activities between annual conferences. Perform as a Secretariat function for the Branch, supporting and facilitating engagement with Allied Command Operations (ACO), NATO Member Nations, and NATO Headquarters. This includes liaising with relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective information flow and exchange, and coordinating engagement with appropriate counterparts across the Alliance. Further responsibilities include providing cross-functional administrative support for MSIF Infrastructure Programs and ACT-related processes and procedures, as well as coordinating and contributing to the activities of MSIF Program Directors and Project Coordinators. Support the preparation, development, and production of Microsoft Office products and materials for internal and external reporting. Support and manage an effective and efficient Branch Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) function, including SharePoint, the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), TRANSNET, and shared mailboxes, ensuring the timely and appropriate accessibility, availability, and management of relevant program, management, and governance documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 5 years demonstrable experience in project management of Infrastructure Programs using MSP, PRINCE2, or PMI methodologies.
• 3 years demonstrable Program/Project Management experience in the past 10 years within a complex and dynamic environment, with a focus on military capability development.
• 5 years demonstrable experience in the field of Requirements Management, or certified in Requirements Management.
• 3 years demonstrable experience working with the dependencies of Infrastructure and CIS Programs and planning the Infrastructure Facilities for CIS Programs.
• 3 years demonstrable high-level stakeholder and communication management experience, preferably in the international environment.
• Active NATO or DoD Secret clearance.
• English speaking proficiency as defined in STANAG 6001 (3333) or demonstrate native English speaker background.
• This position requires travel to any NATO entity with the 32 Nations (valid passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations).
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

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 $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr.