Policy and Pilot Program Analyst

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 Cross Domain Warfare Analysis Group (CDAG), within SPA's Sea Land and Air Division (SLAD), specializes in integrating warfighter experience and emerging technologies expertise to assess new capabilities and their impact to our Military warfighters across the full range of domains from the seabed to space. CDAG customers include: the Department of the Navy's Office of Strategic Assessment, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Navy staff, and other government organizations. We draw on multi-disciplinary expertise in operations research, systems engineering, military operations, and program analysis to advise DoD leaders on decisions to acquire innovative technologies, optimize existing processes, and influence policy to advance our national security. CDAG delivers: 1) Quantitative and qualitative modeling and analysis combined with extensive operational and technical experience to develop integrated solutions to warfighting challenges, 2) Cost-effective platform, mission, payload, and operating strategies to address capability gaps and exploit opportunities to create asymmetric cross-domain effects, 3) Expert capability, technology, policy, and business case assessments; operational mission analyses; integrated warfare assessments; requirements development; technology transition management; and program support.

SPA has an immediate need for a Policy and Pilot Program Analyst to support the DoN Office of Strategic Assessment (OSA). #IN123

Responsible for providing program support to the Department of the Navy's Office of Strategic Assessment (OSA) staff in support of a Naval Strategic Studies Group (NSSG) pilot support program. In support of the Department of the Navy, OSA conducts timely, independent, and data-informed analyses and assessments in a transparent and collaborative manner to inform DoN leadership on options and trades for strategic decision making in support of current and future maritime needs. OSA supports the implementation of a disciplined approach to agile strategic decision making across the DoN enterprise. To support the NSSG, the pilot program analyst will: (1) assist in the administration of an academic cohort of up to 8 officers and government civilians tasked with a strategic capstone project to impact DoN strategic needs. (2) schedule staff visits and travel to the Naval War College, Navy Postgraduate School, various Combatant Commanders, and other institutes of higher learning. (3) coordinate with OSA leadership to organize and schedule weekly leadership engagements for the NSSG. (4) assist with the benchmarking and development of NSSG curriculum options and courses of analytic assessments. This position will start at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA may migrate to onsite support in a government facility in the DC area. This position will require periodic travel. This candidate should assume work will involve classified information and need to be largely on site with limited opportunities for remote/telework.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of military/political science, maritime policy, international relations, national security affairs, strategic studies of Government, or related field
• Familiarity with the U.S. military structure and terminology
• 4 years experience with thought leader engagement and/or the development of academic training programs
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills, and high attention to detail
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Secret clearance (or above) and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university in the field of military science, operations research, maritime policy, international relations, national security affairs, strategic studies of Government, or related fields
• Experience with publication design, curriculum development