Naval Special Warfare Program Analyst Jobs

Program Analyst

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:
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The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and war fighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

SPA is seeking a Program Analyst to support NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office. Responsibilities include assisting government client(s) in the acquisition process with understanding, establishing, and analyzing existing and future systems definitions and designs based on projected threats and new technologies, utilizing client systems. The role also involves assisting the program leadership in monitoring the program by utilizing systems and processes designed to meet customer guidelines and to ensure work scope, deliverables, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.

The Program Analyst will use quantitative analytical techniques to assess system acquisition process and develop risk reduction and mitigation strategies for improving program planning, control, and execution. They will analyze existing and future systems based on projected threats and new technologies, participate in and report on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk analysis, and define, generate reviews, and ensure acquisition documentation is accurate, complete, and meets government specifications and standards.

The role also involves assisting with the day-to-day management of acquisition programs and/or special projects.

Reports to a designated work location, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client.

Required qualifications include seven or more years of related work experience with a BA/BS degree or higher or additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in STEM, Business, Statistics, International Relations, Military Studies, Political Science, National Security, Government Economics or related field of study. Knowledge of the relevant government acquisition process is required. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, verbal communication skills and attention to detail are necessary.

The ability to effectively manage time and collaborate across a diverse set of group/division priorities is essential. Knowledge of developing briefs and reports for project leadership team review is also required. Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment is mandatory.

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. VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $120K - $130K group f