IAMD 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, producing Results that Matter. We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

About the role

The Sea, Land, Air Analysis Group’s mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans, and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery, and sustainment decisions. The group provides thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.

SPA has a need for a senior IAMD Technical Analyst to conduct analysis and staff support on integrated air and missile defense issues for AF/A10. This role helps turn technical and operational IAMD information into clear recommendations and staff products.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze IAMD-related policies, concepts, studies, and meeting outputs to identify implications for AF/A10 equities.
• Prepare point papers, white papers, decision memos, and briefings that explain IAMD options, risks, and tradeoffs for senior leaders.
• Coordinate with AF/A3, MAJCOMs, Joint organizations, and external stakeholders, supporting AF participation in IAMD meetings, exercises, and wargames.
• Track and manage IAMD staff packages, ensuring AF/A10 inputs are timely, consistent, and well supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations research, international security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IAMD, missile defense, air defense, or related operational/analytic work in a headquarters, MAJCOM, or joint environment.
• Strong analytic and writing skills, with experience producing decision-support products on complex technical or operational topics.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or analyzing IAMD, defensive counter-air, or counter-UAS missions.
• Familiarity with PPBE and requirements processes as they apply to IAMD capabilities.

Benefits

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 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 may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.

Pay

Salary range: USD $160,000.00/Yr. – USD $190,000.00/Yr. for Virginia-based roles. Salaries are commensurate with experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.