Launch Systems Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Launch Systems Analyst with Security Clearance
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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.

Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.! The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense.

Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team! Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Launch System Analyst (LSA) to provide expert advice, assistance, and programmatic assessments in support of Office of Space Launch (OSL) management, organizational, and business efforts.

This role supports the execution of launch enterprise portfolios, organizational governance, and strategic planning activities in compliance with NRO and Space Force policies and procedures. The LSA applies technical, programmatic, program management, and business expertise to support cradle-to-grave launch enterprise activities. The individual develops clear, concise briefings and assessments for a variety of audiences and effectively communicates complex information to Government leadership to support informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provide expert programmatic and analytical support to OSL leadership and management. Draft technical evaluations, analyses, briefings, and reports required to support program execution. Collect, analyze, and evaluate data and develop recommendations based on results. Develop and assess processes to evaluate effectiveness of current activities, identify problem areas, and propose solutions. Analyze and develop new requirements, plans, and alternative solutions supporting the launch enterprise.

Support strategic planning efforts and cradle-to-grave launch enterprise activities. Support development of contracts, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and task order requirement packages. Support development of strategies to procure launch services. Verify portfolio plans are executable within OSL resource and budget constraints. Track, review, and assess contract performance and CDRL deliverables. Formulate strategies, processes, and products aligned with overall OSL and NRO business strategies.

Develop and maintain briefings and data submissions supporting OSL equities within NRO corporate governance. Draft and review documentation related to launch enterprise portfolios and OSL corporate governance activities. Develop agreements and coordinate activities with external agencies and mission partners. Develop, review, and coordinate documentation, communications, processes, and tools supporting COTRs, portfolio managers, and division chiefs across the launch enterprise. Provide leadership and programmatic support…