Senior Advisor - AUKUS Pillar Integration Job Alexandria area,Virginia USA,Government

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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to Director Submarine Program directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Director Submarine Program unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program, the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.

Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Program will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking a Senior Advisor – AUKUS Pillar Integration to support the Deputy Director for AUKUS and International within Team Submarine. This senior-level position will provide strategic analysis and authoritative advice to inform interagency and international decision-making on programs of national significance. The ideal candidate brings extensive submarine enterprise experience, deep knowledge of U.S. defense acquisition, and the ability to advise senior government and industry leaders in a complex, high-visibility environment.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a principal advisor to the Deputy Director on AUKUS Pillar II initiatives, working closely with fleet representatives, Team Submarine, and other key stakeholders.
Identify and analyze program risks associated with the AUKUS Pillar I Optimal Pathway and provide integrated assessments of program progress, dependencies, and challenges.
Support the integration of international program management activities across the Deputy Director’s portfolio.
Prepare the Deputy Director for engagements with senior Department of Defense and Pentagon stakeholders.
Lead high-priority projects and analyses supporting AUKUS and broader international initiatives.
Translate complex acquisition, operational, and policy issues into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders.

Location and Travel

This position is based at SPA’s office in Alexandria, Virginia. Frequent travel to the Washington Navy Yard is required, with the potential for occasional international travel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

At least 15 years of professional experience within the submarine enterprise.
Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated success providing authoritative counsel to Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service leaders, or equivalent corporate executives on programs of national significance.
Detailed knowledge of U.S. defense acquisition processes.
Experience supporting submarine acquisition activities, preferably on-site at the Washington Navy Yard.
Strong analytical, written communication, briefing, and…