Senior Acquisition Analyst

Senior Acquisition Analyst

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 Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

SPA has a requirement for a Senior Acquisition Analyst. This role is envisioned as a limited part-time position.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide subject matter expertise on an as-needed basis to SPA's clients within the undersea warfare enterprise and related areas of naval warfare. Specific duties will vary depending on client needs, but are expected to include tasks such as:

• The candidate will provide strategic advisory support to senior Navy and Joint clients, including providing analysis and expertise in areas such as acquisition, requirements development, concept development, technology transition, operations analysis, and roadmap development.
• The candidate should provide expertise on the technical, operational, and programmatic elements of undersea warfare technologies to senior DoW leadership (flag officer/Senior Executive Service level) and program managers to inform strategies and decision-making.
• The candidate will develop unclassified and classified products such as white papers, briefings, reports, and other materials to effectively capture key insights and findings and communicate them effectively to target audiences.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A significant record of professional accomplishment supporting the US Navy within OPNAV, NAVSEA, and related organizations, including at least 20 years of relevant experience within the fields of naval analysis; requirements development; acquisition; planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE); and/or naval operations
• Demonstrated experience working directly with flag/SES leadership on the accomplishment of major strategies and initiatives
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical or managerial discipline
• A minimum TOP SECRET clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as a Navy flag officer, Senior Executive, major program manager, or other comparable roles
• Level III DAWIA certification within Program Management, Engineering, or other relevant topics
• Previous service as a submarine officer

Pay Range Information: 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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150.00/Hr. - USD $200.00/Hr.