Military Partnerships 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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage. We have a near-term need for a Military Partnerships Analyst to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will contribute to the activities, outputs, coordination requirements, and battle rhythm of the Partnerships Branch in support of NATO’s partnerships objectives such as support the Partnerships Branch as the HQ SACT central point of contact for partnerships-related work strands, coordination with HQ SACT Directorates, Branches, JJJJs, ACO/SHAPE, NATO HQ, Partner Nations, and relevant International Organizations. Contribute to the development and delivery of briefings, point papers, speaking notes, reports, decision-support products, and other staff work for senior officers, decision makers, working groups, and external engagements related to partnerships. Contribute to the development, review, refinement, and implementation of policies, directives, concepts, processes, and procedures related to NATO military partnerships, including support to Bi-SC and ACT-level taskings. Support the identification, coordination, and tracking of ACT activities, Programs of Work, exercises, experiments, training, education, and engagement opportunities open to Partners, ensuring coherence of messaging and alignment with NATO and ACT priorities. Support the maintenance of corporate memory, information and knowledge management, lessons identified, document traceability, and quality assurance mechanisms for Partnerships Branch activities. Ensure that partnership activities, documentation, and information-sharing considerations are coordinated in accordance with applicable NATO security, releasability, and information-management requirements; support Key Leader Engagement preparation and execution, including background papers, engagement strategies, read-ahead material, talking points, engagement reports, and follow-up actions; and perform additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the labour category and within the scope of Partnerships Branch responsibilities. Be prepared to travel to meetings, conferences, workshops, exercises, and other engagements both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.QualificationsRequired:Master’s degree in international relations, international security, international development, military studies (including military technology or operations research), foreign policy, public affairs, political science, or related discipline; or have attended a NATO or national military staff college (OF-3 level or higher).Experience working in the field of foreign/international security/international cooperation/defense/military affairs.Experience working within NATO Enterprise (preferred); or other International Organization (in a Defense or Security-related position); or within a national mission, delegation, or embassy to an IO (in a Defense or Security-related position).Demonstrate a working knowledge of NATO Partnerships, or security sector reform/defense and security capacity building, or defense planning, or military capability development/military applications of operations research.Demonstrate experience in drafting for and/or briefing senior leaders/decision makers (FOGOs or civilian equivalent), ideally at Strategic Level or above.Active NATO or National SECRET security clearance.Valid NATO Nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations.Able to work fully on-site based on clients needs.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 $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000.00/Yr.Job SummaryID: 2026-23444Category: Strategy, Policy, & Advisory ServicesSecurity Clearance Requirement: NATO Secret (NS)Type: Regular Full-TimeLevel: Mid-level