Acquisition Analyst

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.

About the role

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within the Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division (JOID) specializes in the application of 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 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. We have a future need for a Sr. Acquisition Program Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of transformational acquisition proposals in support of OSW Acquisition Acceleration Reviews (AARs).
• Apply deep knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and Adaptive Acquisition Framework to research, interpret, and synthesize DoW 5000-series policies into actionable, enterprise-level recommendations.
• Organize and integrate inputs from subject matter experts across government, FFRDCs/UARCs, and industry to generate a “menu of ideas” for senior leadership, ensuring proposals are concrete, implementation-focused, and aligned with FY26 and out-year funding opportunities.
• Curate topics for analysis; structure and conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
• Draft and coordinate high-impact reports, decision briefs, and memorandums.
• Translate complex acquisition issues into clear options and roadmaps for senior executive decision-making.
• Function as both an action officer and strategic advisor, coordinating across multiple stakeholders in the Pentagon, Services, PEOs, and other oversight offices to maintain momentum on acquisition transformation initiatives.
• Track multiple concurrent efforts and ensure timely delivery of products that reflect leadership’s priorities rather than diluted consensus positions.

Requirements

• Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 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, and 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.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting OSW or Joint Staff.
• DAWIA/DAU PM certification.

Pay

Salary range: USD $165,000.00/Yr. - USD $205,000.00/Yr.

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
• 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.