Special Program Analyst Job Listing at SPA in Arlington, VA (Job ID 20612)

Description

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. 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. SPA has an immediate need for a part-time Special Program Analyst to support DARPA's team onsite in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities The candidate will provide information and operational counsel to ensure that DARPA senior staff and PMs are aware of DoD operational challenges, capability gaps, and current and future concepts of operations. Assist in determining the application of technologies to address challenges of military operations to include program planning, development, and execution. Provide technical advice and recommendations on emerging military warfare and operational security challenges, as well as potential application of DARPA technology. Facilitate the forging of relationships between the DARPA staff, military leaders, operational command and acquisition staffs, and operational subject matter experts to develop and execute technology demonstrations, evaluations, and transitions. Identify and interface with military services' requirements, acquisition, and operational communities to assist DARPA senior staff and PMs in establishing enduring relationships and creating advocacy for DARPA technology. Qualifications Required: Active Top Secret clearance Bachelor's degree 15+ years of DoD experience Experience with the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, and the DoD acquisition process Experience interfacing with senior military leaders and congressional staff on strategy, plans, and resourcing Ability to work onsite part-time in Arlington, VA Desired: Active TS/SCI clearance Direct experience supporting advanced technology programs Life Cycle Management Experience Prior experience with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command

Qualifications

Required: Active Top Secret clearance Bachelor's degree 15+ years of DoD experience Experience with the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, and the DoD acquisition process Experience interfacing with senior military leaders and congressional staff on strategy, plans, and resourcing Ability to work onsite part-time in Arlington, VA Desired: Active TS/SCI clearance Direct experience supporting advanced technology programs Life Cycle Management Experience Prior experience with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide information and operational counsel to ensure that DARPA senior staff and PMs are aware of DoD operational challenges, capability gaps, and current and future concepts of operations. Assist in determining the application of technologies to address challenges of military operations to include program planning, development, and execution. Provide technical advice and recommendations on emerging military warfare and operational security challenges, as well as potential application of DARPA technology. Facilitate the forging of relationships between the DARPA staff, military leaders, operational command and acquisition staffs, and operational subject matter experts to develop and execute technology demonstrations, evaluations, and transitions. Identify and interface with military services' requirements, acquisition, and operational communities to assist DARPA senior staff and PMs in establishing enduring relationships and creating advocacy for DARPA technology.