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Company: SPA
Location: Arlington, VA
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace

Description

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 War, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of War, 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. 

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of War (DoW). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future. 

We have a future need for a Senior Acquisition Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. 


Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Analyst to support OSW portfolio management of a number of modernization and sustainment efforts. Will apply a deep understanding of the Defense Acquisition System, familiarity with OSW staffing procedures, and a background in DoW weapon systems. The candidate will work closely with leadership in the Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASW (SSIPM)) to ensure the smooth operation of the four directorates, efficiently responding to tasking from the ASW for Acquisition and Deputy Secretary of War, while aligning and prioritizing efforts across DASW(SSIPM). 


Qualifications

Required: 

  • 10 years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System, preferably as a DoW Program Manager 
  • 10 years of relevant experience with DoW weapon systems, preferably involving Nuclear, NC3, C4ISR, Non-Intelligence Space, or Missile Defense programs 
  • Master's Degree 
  • DAWIA/DAU PM certification
  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility 
  • Able to work fully onsite based on client needs


Qualifications

Required: 

  • 10 years of experience with the Defense Acquisition System, preferably as a DoW Program Manager 
  • 10 years of relevant experience with DoW weapon systems, preferably involving Nuclear, NC3, C4ISR, Non-Intelligence Space, or Missile Defense programs 
  • Master's Degree 
  • DAWIA/DAU PM certification
  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility 
  • Able to work fully onsite based on client needs


Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Analyst to support OSW portfolio management of a number of modernization and sustainment efforts. Will apply a deep understanding of the Defense Acquisition System, familiarity with OSW staffing procedures, and a background in DoW weapon systems. The candidate will work closely with leadership in the Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASW (SSIPM)) to ensure the smooth operation of the four directorates, efficiently responding to tasking from the ASW for Acquisition and Deputy Secretary of War, while aligning and prioritizing efforts across DASW(SSIPM). 


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