Technical Program 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.SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.We have an immediate need for a Technical Program Analyst to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.ResponsibilitiesThe Technical Program Analyst will support both the the DARPA BTO Front Office and Program Managers with horizon scanning, strategy development, technical evaluations, literature reviews, managing work streams, and tracking taskers across portfolios. Will support planning and development of technical projects of an R&D nature in support of DARPA Program Managers. The SETA will conceive, plan, and conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques. The analyst will apply credentials as a technical expert with program managment experience to advise senior Government personnel.Qualifications Required:Master's degree or higher in a field related to chemical or biological threat landscape analysis including emerging research and therapeutic development5+ years of experience evaluating existing chemical and biological threat measures including those employed for both civilian and military response to threat exposureAbility to evaluate the impact of improved countermeasures, sensors, sorbents on chemical, or biological security planning and doctrinePrevious experience managing multiple work streams with competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to conduct literature research on emerging research technologies and provide summaries for client reviewActive Secret clearanceAble to report to Arlington, VA up to full-time based upon client needsDesired:Active TS/SCI clearancePrevious DARPA experience Ability to leverage available LLM and Python scripts to develop high-quality summaries and research targetsPay 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 $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.Job SummaryID: 2026-23675Category: Engineering & Technical ServicesSecurity Clearance Requirement: SecretType: Regular Full-TimeLevel: Mid-level