AUKUS Analyst - Program Controls and Metrics

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.

SPA's AUKUS Group provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA's AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Program Office and associated partner organizations. Analysts and Engineers supporting AUKUS will continue SPA's decades of support to the undersea force and assist in developing a trilateral submarine force for the future. This is a high-profile, major international program of significant importance to the future of the US Navy and its partners in an era of renewed strategic competition.#MC

The Program Analyst will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, focusing on program support to undersea platform acquisition. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; supporting development of integrated plans, supporting fleet integration with AUKUS program, and coordinating integrated schedule and risk analysis.

This position is located in Alexandria, VA with some opportunity to travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years professional experience
• 5+ years experience with DoD
• Service onboard a US submarine as a junior officer
• 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

Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:

• Experience with Team Submarine and NAVSEA
• Experience/knowledge of Navy acquisition program office organizations and processes
• Experience working with international partners