Program Analyst - Chief of Staff Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2024-18515)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of administrative or programmatic experience supporting a DoD program office.
• Strong administrative, organizational and analytical skills and the willingness to learn and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Proven ability to provide strategic planning and coordination to senior executives.
• Experience within a Navy flag front office.
• Current DoD SECRET clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with US Navy submarine operations.
• Experience supporting a NAVSEA, NAVAIR, or Navy SSP acquisition program office.
• Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.

In this role, the Chief of Staff will support the SLCM-N Program Management Team and program office charged with the planning, management, development and coordination for the newly established Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) which is in the early stages of development as a Major Defense Acquisition Program. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations; developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures; analyzing processes and workflows, formulating process improvement recommendations, to ensure a smooth operation of the office; collaborating directly with the PM, DPM, Project area leads for the SLCM-N program and coordinating with Director, Navy Strategic Systems Programs front office staff to determine and prioritize objectives. There may be opportunities for periodic trips outside of the DC area to support customer meetings.  The work location will be at SPA HQ and at the Client Site on the Washington Navy Yard.

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, D.C. Pay Transparency Range:  $140-$180k.