Military Operations Analyst

OverviewSystems 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 Cross Domain Warfare Analysis Portfolio (CDWP), within the Sea, Land, & Air Analysis Group in SPA, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoW organizations to make decisions on warfighting capabilities. CDWP focuses on the challenges associated with integrated warfighting capability across multiple domains, from seabed to space. The team combines experienced military professionals, operations research analysts, and technology development & experimentation experts using quantitative and qualitative methods, models, and analysis tools. CDWP’s experience, technical expertise, and analytic assessments help our clients identify warfighting gaps, set requirements, and develop the integrated and cross-domain warfighting solutions that our military will need to win. We support a range of clients including Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO). SPA has an immediate need for a Military Operations Analyst to work at our Alexandria, VA office located at 2001 N. Beauregard Street. #KSResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for developing and describing innovative concepts of operations and capability plans, and for translating them into detailed written and graphical descriptions used to develop and support tactical, operational and strategic cross domain warfare analysis and quantitative modeling and simulation (M&S) tools. They will be responsible for conducting military effectiveness analysis of alternative capabilities to inform the development of formal requirements and program plans across the spectrum of science and technology (S&T), research and development (R&D), and program acquisition. They will also support, and eventually take a leading role in, the development and employment of modeling and simulation analysis tools and in briefing analysis results to top-level government decision makers.They will support analyses and work with modeling and simulation tools such as GCAM and Archer/Cyber Assassin and a variety of other DoW models and modeling environments such as Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), and the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS). They will also assist in the framing, development, and presentation of warfighting analyses by using models to analyze and assess military operations and technologies as well as conduct analysis of data sets, drafting white papers, compiling reports, and delivering briefs to clients.This opportunity is based in Alexandria, VA. Due to the classified nature of the work, this support is on-site at the SPA Headquarters building. It may involve some travel (<10%) depending on the project.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math. May substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen.3-8 years of recent operational military experience (preferably leveraging space systems, US Navy ship/submarine operations, USN/USAF pilot/weapons expertise, USMC/USA INDOPACOM AOR forward deployed operations, or USSF satellite ops).Critical thinking, problem-solving, strong written and oral communication skills, high attention to detail, and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issues.Active Secret (or above) DoW Security clearance with ability to qualify for and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.Desired Qualifications: Military joint planning and/or fires experience is highly desired.Demonstrated familiarity with operations analysis, modeling and simulation, or other advanced analytical techniques.Master’s degree in a technical field such as Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related focus.Experience directly interacting with, briefing, and advising DoD or armed service decision makers.Pay Range InformationAt 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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.Job SummaryID: 2026-23539Category: Software, Data Science, Analytics & ModelingSecurity Clearance Requirement: SecretType: Regular Full-TimeLevel: Mid-level