Operations Manager

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 DRPM SUBS program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine construction, industrial base management and workforce development. DRPM SUBS unifies submarine program activities, which includes the Columbia‑class SSBN program (the Navy's top acquisition priority), the Virginia‑class SSN program, the new SSN‑X program, and the AUKUS Pillar I trilateral conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered submarine program to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.

Analysts and Engineers supporting DPRM SUBS 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.

SPA has an immediate need for an Operations Manager supporting the AUKUS trilateral nuclear‑powered submarine program.

In this role, the Operations Manager will support a Directorate within the AUKUS Integration and Aquisition office. Responsibilities will include:

• Strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities
• executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations
• Developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures
• Analyzing processes and workflow's, formulating process improvement recommendations, to ensure a smooth operation of the office
• Collaborating directly with assigned Directorate Leadership, Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and Executive Director to determine and prioritize objectives
• There may be opportunities for periodic trips outside of the DC area to support customer meetings

This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard.

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. DC Pay Transparency Range: $120k - $140k.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of government or military related experience
• Ability to work on‑site at the Washington Navy Yard full‑time
• Experience as a program analyst or similar role for a DoD program office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications
• Proven ability to provide strategic planning and coordination to senior executives
• Active SECRET security clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Chief of Staff for a NAVSEA/DoD program office
• Experience working with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes