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.
The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) within JOID provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. This enables senior leaders to execute strategies for developing and sustaining a robust industrial base that meets our nation’s strategic resource objectives. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges.
We have an upcoming need for a Risk Mitigation Specialist to provide onsite support out of Quantico, VA and Stafford, VA.
Responsibilities
The Risk Mitigation Specialist will provide Entity Vetting support and team leadership. The candidate will coordinate with the onsite SPA program manager and government leaders for the performance, planning, training, and analytic results. The primary focus of this position is to identify and analyze potential Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risk across the Defense Industrial Base.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Market Research, or related fields
- 8+ years of experience in risk analysis, competitive intelligence, commercial due diligence, finance, or merger & acquisitions
- 8+ years of experience applying analytics standards for business intelligence, security, and intelligence data
- 8+ years of experience identifying trends, patterns, anomalies, and potential solutions
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Desired:
- Previous experience conducting Entity Vetting and Financial Due Diligence for the Department of Defense.
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 Risk Mitigation Specialist will provide Entity Vetting support and team leadership, coordinating with the onsite SPA program manager and government leaders. The primary focus is to identify and analyze potential Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risk across the Defense Industrial Base.
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