Acquisition Support IIB

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 Operations Research and C5

ISR Analysis (ORCA) group is seeking a Space Operations Analyst to provide on-site support in San Diego, CA to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) and Space Security & Defense Program (SSDP). The candidate will leverage simulation systems to support multi-domain military operations and drive the analytical process. Operations Analysts apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and analytical tools to identify trends, analyze complex data, and solve real-world challenges.

Qualified candidates should be able to effectively communicate analytic results, understand current and future space system capabilities, and apply analytical and engineering methodologies to solve operational problems.

The Acquisition Support IIB position is concerned with Acquisition Management and provides daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level executives. Acquisition Management provides detail oriented management of records, business research analysis, and valuation strategies. They may also be involved in various administrative tasks. Acquisition Management should have strong computer, finance, and analytical skills. They will often work with or lead teams.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in performing the following tasks:

• Provide daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior-level executives.
• Manage records, conduct business research analysis, and develop valuation strategies.
• Perform various administrative tasks as required.
• Apply computer, finance, and analytical skills to acquisition processes
• Work with or lead teams to deliver acquisition management solutions.
• Support DoD acquisition organizations across ACAT I/II, ACAT III/IV, AAPs, and Projects.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and Navy acquisition policies and procedures.

CA Pay Transparency Salary Range: $100K - $111K.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three (3) or more years of support experience
• Able to obtain Top Secret/SCI Clearance when supporting TS/SCI programs/projects
• Professional experience with DoD acquisition organizations spanning ACAT I/II to ACAT III/IV & AAPs, Projects, and Adaptive Acquisition Framework Pathways (to include Software Acquisition Pathway, Middle Tier Acquisition Pathway, etc.).
• One (1) year of direct support to a Navy organization performing systems acquisition.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired

• DAWIA Level I-II in program management or similar
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• ACAT II or III Experience