AUKUS Phase 3 Program Analyst

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 a 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 NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine 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 and the new SSN‑X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine 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 Provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, focusing on program support to the SSN AUKUS Support (Phase 3) Directorate. Work with government and industry partners across the US, UK, and Australia to support the SSN‑AUKUS design and Australian Build Strategy. Develop a sufficient workforce and supply chain to construct and sustain the SSN AUKUS platform and support the Australian Submarine Construction Yard. Provide technical and administrative support of program‑wide activities including risk management, scheduling, strategic advising, budget management, technical assistance, and event coordination. Travel to SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA and Washington Navy Yard (WNY), with up to ~15% travel to partner locations. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. 5+ years of government or military related experience. Ability to work on‑site at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA with frequent local travel to the WNY; remote work up to 40% may be available. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, to communicate to decision makers. Current DoD security clearance—minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment. Desired Qualifications Experience with US Navy shipyards and/or Navy program offices. Experience with USN submarine operations, design, construction, and/or other USN submarine support activities. Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Experience with workforce and supply chain development, management, or analysis. Experience working with international partners. Pay Range Information Virginia Pay Transparency Salary range: $125,000 – $150,000 per year. We provide a variety of benefit programs—including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid or unpaid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr Systems Planning & Analysis