Sr. NC3 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, SPA is known for continuous innovation for its government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing results that matter. We offer unique challenges, a clear‑sighted commitment to the mission, and modern solutions. SPA’s objective: responsive. Trusted. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers across the Department of War, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID offers a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. Within JOID, the Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group specializes in multi‑disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of War (DoW). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW (R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW (A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enable and execute a strategy of technological superiority and secure, resilient, pre‑eminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts evaluates military problems, identifies driving factors, devises innovative approaches, collects applicable data, develops necessary software tools, and performs thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions, ensuring U.S. military forces retain superiority in the future. We have a future need for a Senior Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Policy Analyst to support the NC3 Directorate within the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASW SSIPM). This role is located onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities The NC3 Policy Analyst will support government leadership within the NC3 Directorate on a number of tasks related to the ongoing modernization and sustainment of the portfolio. Primary focus areas are acquisition policy, governance, and resourcing of the NC3 portfolio. The candidate will assist the government in executing portfolio management of the NC3 modernization efforts, including conducting Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Review (IAPRs) and Service Program Review. Qualifications Master’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, including nuclear domain systems, program management, policy, or processes. 5+ years of experience in an acquisition program office, Program Executive Office, or DoW acquisition office. Experience researching, interpreting, and applying Defense Acquisition System and Adaptive Acquisition Framework DoW 5000 series policies, principles, techniques, methods, and practices. Strong analytical, research, and strategic communication skills, adept at preparing and delivering briefs and correspondence to executive leadership in various formats. Active TS/SCI clearance. Able to work both independently and in teams to meet mission objectives; able to track and coordinate multiple simultaneous efforts. Able to work fully onsite based on client needs. Desired Experience supporting OSW or Joint Staff in NC3, NLCC, Satellite Communications, or other portfolios. DAWIA/DAU PM certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Systems Planning & Analysis