Policy 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 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 Director Submarine Program directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Director Submarine Program 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, the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Program 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.

SPA is seeking a mid-level Policy Analyst to support full time work in the Commander's Advisory Group (CAG) at Naval Support Facility Arlington. #MC

Responsibilities

As a Commander's Advisory Group (CAG) Analyst, you will provide in office day-to-day project support including planning, collaboration, development, and execution of lines of effort and initiatives for the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) in the CAG office. Specific responsibilities include: providing support for organizational strategy development including vision, mission and strategic developments and goals; provide strategic communications and engagement support to include development of CNP talking points on key issues; conducting analysis of CNO and CNP strategic initiatives using analytic techniques; assess existing organizational initiatives and projects to determine possible synergies with new Navy initiatives; liaise between key working level members of the OPNAV staff, MyNavy HR Enterprise, other DOW/DON organizations, corporate entities, and academic institutions; and gather information, identify issues, and draft documentation to achieve overall goals for MyNavy HR strategic planning and execution. Administrative duties include executive level report generation using MS Office programs; Standard Operation Process development; responses to Congressional, DOW, other Government agency, media or industry inquiries and audits for Congressional testimony; provide support to meetings, conferences, off-sites, and briefings; track, analyze, and prepare answers to action items in ETMS; and maintain action item calendar to track deliverables and assigned Action Officers (AOs).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, business, law, engineering, social sciences, physical/applied science or management discipline
• 8 to 10 years' experience working within Department of War/Government/ U.S.Navy
• Experienced in military manpower, personnel, and strategic planning and policy
• Experience working with Flag/General Officers including experience producing Flag/General Officer level products including reports, power-points, talking points, and congressional responses
• DoD SECRET Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
• The ability to work in a fast paced, evolving environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• In-depth, working knowledge of existing and evolving strategic plans and activities within the MyNavy HR Enterprise
• Experience using AI tools and AI tool development

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 $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr.