Program Analyst

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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of War, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of War (DoW). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an upcoming need for a Program Analyst to work onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

The Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in support of the warfighter. It is responsible for DoW Test and Evaluation (T&E) facilities and resources, ensuring DoW has the infrastructure required to research, develop, field, and maintain military systems. This position supports a program management team for TRMC's hypersonic portfolio. The candidate will be responsible for program analysis to help modernize hypersonic test infrastructure. Responsibilities will include developing program plans, monitoring technical performance, conducting risk management, reviewing contract deliverables, and contributing to knowledge management. The candidate will support a team of engineers and project managers to help achieve program success.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of professional experience with 4+ years supporting DoW programs
• Familiarity with common elements of project management such as cost, schedule, and performance
• Familiarity with project lifecycle stages (technology maturation and risk reduction, engineering design, manufacturing and construction, testing and commissioning, operations and sustainment)
• Exposure to aerospace systems engineering programs
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Previous experience supporting TRMC or OUSW R&E

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of professional experience with 4+ years supporting DoW programs
• Familiarity with common elements of project management such as cost, schedule, and performance
• Familiarity with project lifecycle stages (technology maturation and risk reduction, engineering design, manufacturing and construction, testing and commissioning, operations and sustainment)
• Exposure to aerospace systems engineering programs
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Previous experience supporting TRMC or OUSW R&E

Responsibilities

The Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in support of the warfighter. It is responsible for DoW Test and Evaluation (T&E) facilities and resources, ensuring DoW has the infrastructure required to research, develop, field, and maintain military systems. This position supports a program management team for TRMC's hypersonic portfolio. The candidate will be responsible for program analysis to help modernize hypersonic test infrastructure. Responsibilities will include developing program plans, monitoring technical performance, conducting risk management, reviewing contract deliverables, and contributing to knowledge management. The candidate will support a team of engineers and project managers to help achieve program success.