Undersea Warfare Analyst Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2024-18180)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or other relevant field (such as national security studies, political science, or military history).  A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• At least 5 years of professional experience that demonstrate proficiency in analysis, undersea warfare, advanced technology, or other relevant topics.  Previous experience as a submarine officer is desirable.
• Demonstrated strong skill sets in research, writing, critical thinking, and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to summarize and communicate complex ideas and analytical findings to a variety of audiences.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and retain DoD Secret security clearance.  Top Secret clearance is highly desirable.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience analyzing metrics and conducting operational or technical risk assessments or root cause analysis, especially in the areas of undersea warfare.
• Experience directly interacting with, briefing, and advising DoD or armed service decision makers.
• Demonstrated familiarity with operations analysis, modeling and simulation, or other advanced analytical techniques.

SPA is seeking a well-rounded analyst to support studies across several major undersea warfare clients, spanning across a variety of operational and technical topics.  SPA uses a wide range of analytical approaches to find rigorous and objective answers to our clients' most difficult national security problems.  The candidate will be part of a team of analysts responsible for shaping undersea warfare investments; assessing undersea operations, security, and survivability; and developing plans to mature, deliver, and sustain new undersea technologies.  The candidate will contribute to thoughtful and meaningful recommendations to SPA's clients that reflect the range of operational and technical factors needed to make informed decisions, including development and presentation of briefings, papers, and analytical results in support of decision-making.