Systems Planning & Analysis · 13 hours ago
Budget & Acquisition Analyst
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $225K/yr
20+ years expSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking a Budget & Acquisition Analyst to support the Space Systems Command’s Space Systems Integration Office, focusing on acquisition and strategic planning support for senior leaders.
AnalyticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply critical thinking and experience to develop solutions for our customer’s most challenging issues
Develop strategic messaging and communication products that support a wide variety of stakeholders and senior leaders
Analyze and advise the government on various phases of the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process
Manage information requests, inquiries, and tasks through completion including facilitating coordination with internal/external stakeholders and staffing products for review/approval
Perform research and analysis that summarize relevant issues, incorporate policy and guidance, addresses government, industry, and international partner perspectives to provide recommendations and/or potential courses of action
Support customer meetings, which includes producing read-ahead materials, drafting meeting minutes and tracking assigned action items, providing logistical support to include submitting/tracking visit requests and distributing meeting information
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance, SAP-eligible
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 20 years of experience in DoD or comparable acquisition environments with demonstrated senior-level program and portfolio exposure
Demonstrated ability to operate independently in high-visibility, time-sensitive environments and advise senior leaders
Strong working knowledge of DoD contracting, budgeting, and financial management principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings and strategic messaging
Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and the challenges posed by complex systems-of-systems
Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in identifying execution risks and recommending corrective actions
Ability to report to designated work location in El Segundo, CA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant science, engineering, or systems discipline
Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA in program or portfolio management environments
Certifications such as DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, and/or PgMP
Prior Pentagon or major headquarters experience
Working understanding of Congressional Defense Committees and their influence on acquisition decision-making
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Rich Sawchak
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Phillips
Vice President, Emerging Markets Growth
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