Action Officer - DRPM SUBS

Job TitleAUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group Action OfficerJob DescriptionSystems 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 Director Submarine Program directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Director Submarine Program 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, the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Program 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.Responsibilities: The DRPM-SUBS Action Officer will provide administrative and programmatic support to the DRPM-SUBS program. Responsibilities include scheduling and resolving conflicting priorities; planning and coordinating logistical support for meetings and events; assisting in preparing and finalizing memos, reports, and presentations for review and distribution; and assisting with government timekeeping, travel coordination, recruitment, and personnel matters. The AO will also support program analysts in strategic planning and coordination of program-wide activities, such as the development of integrated plans, schedules, budgets, and risk analyses.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. DC Pay Transparency Range: $110 - $160k.QualificationsRequired qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or related active-duty or professional experienceStrong administrative, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, and the willingness to learn and build relationships with stakeholdersAbility to draft policies, procedures, MOUs/MOAs, and provide broad assistance to program leads3+ years of experience experience in a DoW/client-facing environmentActive DoW Secret clearance or higher, and ability to maintain throughout employmentDesired qualifications:Experience with US Navy programsKnowledge of DoW written correspondence styles and formats and task management