Common Missile Compartment GFI Task Lead

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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring immediately for a Program Analyst to serve as the Common Missile Compartment (CMC) Government Furnished Items (GFI) Task Lead supporting Strategic Systems Programs Ship Integration Branch (SP26). This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard.

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. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000

Responsibilities

The CMC GFI Task Lead will play a key role in the success of the COLUMBIA and Dreadnought submarine construction programs by helping to coordinate the flow of information between Strategic Systems Programs, the COLUMBIA Program Office (PMS 397), and the U.S. and UK shipyards. You will work with both internal and external stakeholders to:

• Ensure timely deliveries of SSP documentation and equipment to the shipyards.
• Maintain databases supporting SSP documentation and equipment deliveries to the shipyards.
• Draft memos for information exchange between relevant program offices and shipyards.
• Create knowledge products (dashboards; briefing materials; etc.) and lead weekly meetings to ensure stakeholder alignment within the CMC community.

Periodic travel (approximately once per quarter) to the U.S. Shipyard in Groton, CT will be required as part of this role. This role is on-site within the Ship Integration Branch (SP26) at Strategic Systems Programs Headquarters on the Washington Navy Yard.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in Washington D.C (Washington Navy Yard - 5 days/week) and travel to CONUS locations ~4 times a year.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance (TOP SECRET strongly preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience working in a Department of War program office environment with an acquisition or shipbuilding focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to include familiarity with naval correspondence standards and the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate technical information.
• Comfortable operating with minimal oversight and interacting with senior leaders across a range of stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with SSP and/or NAVSEA.