About this role
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.
We have an immediate need for a USSF Military Operations Analyst to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
SPA seeks a former USSF/USAF service member with operations expertise to directly support the DARPA Director’s Office, United States Space Force Liaison. Candidate will be a bridge-maker between DARPA senior staff/Program Managers and the Service, Combatant Command, and DoD/IC organizations to establish enduring relationships and create advocacy for DARPA technology. Responsibilities will include serving as a liaison between DARPA offices and USSF/NRO/USSC leaders, scheduling meetings for classified space program briefings, assisting in building slide decks and narratives to communicate program strategy, and calendar management. The successful candidate will provide 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. Provide technical advice and recommendations on emerging military warfare and assist in determining the technology application to address military operations challenges while identifying relevant operational program concepts. Counsel and technical advice will be delivered through written analysis and presentations to support DARPA program transition to USSF/USSC/NRO.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree
- 7+ years experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility
- Expertise in dealing with the public; customer service expertise, excellent oral/written communication skills and time management skills
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests, and proficiency with modern PC systems and tools
- Experience with USSF, USAF, NASA, NRO, or similar organizations
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
Desired:
- Experience within Headquarters DoD, Military Service, or Combatant Command
- Working knowledge of DARPA and DoD policies and procedures
- Expert knowledge of PowerBI
- Ability to translate warfighter needs, articulate capability gaps, and discuss current and projected Acquisition Programs within USSF/USAF
Other facts
About Systems Planning and Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs. We deliver timely, objective, and rigorous analysis, helping to solve our US and Allies' most challenging problems.
Powered by a wide-ranging set of differentiated capabilities, SPA is known for deep expertise in operational and programmatic areas. We enable our best and brightest teams to focus on the issue at hand, amplifying their mission-centric experience with our suite of leading-edge software tools, which are designed to customize every solution we deliver.
As a longtime trusted agent, SPA is known for Executing with Excellence. Our five-decade history of providing documented, exceptional quality is the foundation of the trust we establish with each client. Far from being a generic service provider, SPA is well known for innovative approaches that address each client’s unique needs with the expertise and attention they require.
SPA's awards include GovCon Contractor of the Year in 2022, Washington Post Top Workplace consecutively since 2014, and Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion for the past seven consecutive years.
We are growing rapidly, proud to be the service provider, teaming partner, and employer of choice. Join us!
What you'll do
- The Military Operations Analyst will serve as a liaison between DARPA and USSF/NRO/USSC leaders, assisting in building communication materials and providing operational counsel. The role involves delivering technical advice and recommendations to support DARPA program transitions.
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