Program Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Program 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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SPA/SDG has an immediate need for a Program Analyst. This position is Full-Time, located in Washington Navy Yard, Washington D.C. 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. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range: $115,000- $140,000/year. Responsibilities The Program Analyst will:
* Assist the production unit within Missile Branch 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.
* Assist 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.
* Uses quantitative analytical techniques to assess system acquisition process and develop risk reduction and mitigation strategies for improving program planning, control, and execution. Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* U.S. Citizen with TOP SECRET DoD Security Clearance.
* Masters Degree.
* 10+ years of project management in operations and/or acquisitions.
* Highly self-motivated professional who can manage their workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills: must be able to both work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization while utilizing high ethical standards and maintaining confidential information.
* Experience researching, assembling, and analyzing facts to provide consolidated oral and written reports of compiled data for senior leadership. Desired

Qualifications:

* Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.
* Experience in schedule generation and management for complex projects.
* Able to effectively manage time and collaborate across a diverse set of group/division priorities.
* Knowledge of developing briefs and reports for project leadership team review.
* Participates in and report on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk analysis.