Program Manager/Project Analyst - Submarine Sonar Systems

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. 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. Responsibilities Provide Undersea Weapon System subject matter expertise to NAVSEA affiliated PEOs and program managers for selected appropriated programs. Assist in managing, overseeing, and executing research and technology initiatives and weapon system development. Assist government program managers in developing and managing weapon system requirements and acquisition documentation and program actions. Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables from the prime system integrator in support of system design and development acquisition milestones. Assist in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for undersea warfare systems, including developing fiscal estimates, exhibits, documents, briefs and schedules to satisfy the PPBE process. Track budgets, spend plans, funding obligation and execution, and other programmatic needs. Coordinate with stakeholders as directed to obtain funding data, resolve issues, identify discrepancies, and produce reports related to budget status. Execute Earned Value Management System. Qualifications 15 years’ experience in program/project management Bachelor's level degree in any technical or managerial discipline 15 or more years of experience in the overall planning, direction and execution of major ship/submarine maintenance programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, budgeting process, and financial tracking (Earned Value Management (EVM) and other metrics), funding execution, and the contracting process Experience drafting program, financial and acquisition planning documentation to support planning and execution Experience with quantitative, programmatic and technical fact‑finding in the generation of various technical data Demonstrated leadership and strong communication and customer management skills Supervisory Experience Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Active Secret Security DoD clearance Desired Qualifications Relevant experience in Navy/NAVSEA/Team Sub acquisition or in‑service programs that includes leading programs or projects and interfacing with an end item customer Experience with BQQ-10, Arrays, Sonar, Towed Arrays, TB-16, TB-23, TB-29, TB-33, ARCI highly desired Relevant experience on Navy Sonar/radar, Combat System, Training System, Electronic Warfare or Imaging System, or on other Undersea Warfare programs Benefits 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. Pay Range Information Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. – USD $170,000.00/Yr. The salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Systems Planning & Analysis