National Security Space Launch Analyst
Arlington, VA 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description
National Security Space Launch Analyst
Job Locations US-VA-Arlington
ID 2024-18719 Category Program Analysis Security Clearance Requirement Top Secret/ SCI Type Regular Full-Time Level Senior
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 Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, 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 Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(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 a near-term need for a National Security Space Launch Analyst to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an experienced Program Analyst to support OSD oversight of the National Security Space Launch (formerly known as the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle) program. Will apply Defense Acquisition expertise, experience supporting National Security Space Launch program, and familiarity with supporting major DoD staffs and senior leaders in developing decision-ready material for senior leaders and navigating headquarters and acquisition processes to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD(SSIPM)) with portfolio management responsibilities. The Senior Program Analyst will support portfolio management and oversight of systems through development, production, and fielding to the warfighter.

Qualifications

Required:

    10 years of experience with National Security Space Launch and/or Defense Acquisition
  • Master's Degree (technical degree preferred)
  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Experience as a DoD Program Manager/Deputy Program Manager
  • Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%)

SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
10+ years
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