Systems Planning & Analysis · 7 hours ago
Program Analyst
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. The Program Analyst will serve as a strategic advisor for a high-profile client organization, focusing on strengthening the submarine manufacturing industrial base and navigating complex stakeholder relationships.
AnalyticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as strategic advisor and trusted agent for a high-profile client organization, focusing on rigorous efforts to strengthen the submarine manufacturing industrial base surrounding developing AUKUS efforts
Apply a strong familiarity with defense manufacturing and undersea warfare systems to help identify, develop, and execute new strategies and initiatives to support submarine industrial base and supply chain development
Navigate complex stakeholder relationships across government and private industry
Manage standup and execution of new initiatives
Perform detailed analysis of industrial base and supply chain for undersea warfare systems
Regularly communicate progress and challenges through briefs, analytic products, and decision support for senior client leadership and officials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, management or other relevant field
5+ years supporting defense manufacturing, Navy shipbuilding, or defense acquisition program initiatives, including project management experience
Proven ability to navigate, coordinate, and communicate between government and private industry stakeholders
Proven ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, to perform data analysis and communicate to decision makers
Ability to work on-site in Alexandria, VA up to full time, depending upon client needs. Up to 40% remote work may be authorized dependent on client needs
Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Preferred
Experience working on Navy Undersea Warfare Systems, submarine, or other undersea related programs
Experience working in defense manufacturing
Experience supporting foreign military sales (FMS) and DoD Acquisition program(s)
Experience in program management and leading cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder groups
Experience developing or implementing advanced technology, supply chain, industrial base, or manufacturing improvement and risk reduction initiatives
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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