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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 NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy's top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine 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. #MC
Responsibilities
The Phase 2 Mission Systems Action Officer will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS I&A Program Office. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program-wide execution activities, correspondence management, supporting development of integrated plans, event/travel coordination, supporting fleet and supporting establishment (including inter-agency) integration with the AUKUS program, and facilitating integrated schedule and risk analysis.
This position is located at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA but requires frequent travel to the Washington Navy Yard (WNYD) in Washington, DC. There is some opportunity for up to ~15% travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5+ years of government or military related experience.
- Service onboard a US nuclear-powered warship, experience working in NAVSEA Team Submarine, or similar experience.
- Ability to work on-site at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA up to full time with frequent local travel to the WNYD based upon the needs of the client. Remote work up to 40% will occasionally be available.
- Current DoD SECRET clearance.
Desired:
- Experience with US Navy submarine operations and maintenance.
- Experience with in-service support to nuclear powered Warships.
- Experience supporting a NAVSEA acquisition program office. Experience/knowledge of Navy acquisition program office organizations and processes.
- Experience working with international partners or with foreign military sales.
Pay Range Information
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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000.00/Yr.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5+ years of government or military related experience.
- Service onboard a US nuclear-powered warship, experience working in NAVSEA Team Submarine, or similar experience.
- Ability to work on-site at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA up to full time with frequent local travel to the WNYD based upon the needs of the client. Remote work up to 40% will occasionally be available.
- Current DoD SECRET clearance.
Desired:
- Experience with US Navy submarine operations and maintenance.
- Experience with in-service support to nuclear powered Warships.
- Experience supporting a NAVSEA acquisition program office. Experience/knowledge of Navy acquisition program office organizations and processes.
- Experience working with international partners or with foreign military sales.
Responsibilities
The Phase 2 Mission Systems Action Officer will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS I&A Program Office. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program-wide execution activities, correspondence management, supporting development of integrated plans, event/travel coordination, supporting fleet and supporting establishment (including inter-agency) integration with the AUKUS program, and facilitating integrated schedule and risk analysis.
This position is located at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA but requires frequent travel to the Washington Navy Yard (WNYD) in Washington, DC. There is some opportunity for up to ~15% travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.
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