Military Operations Analyst

About the role

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.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. The Surety Programs Group (SPG) supports government and private sector management of complex safety, security, and reliability programs for high consequence operations.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be able to manage several lines of effort in a fast-paced environment while facing multiple deadlines and competing resources. Candidates must also be able to understand and meet current client needs/constraints while anticipating the direction of future analytical support.

• Interpreting, developing, and implementing security policy
• Understanding threat capabilities and analyzing mission impact
• Supporting assessment of system effectiveness and development of future capabilities
• Facilitating the physical security vulnerability assessment process and leading operational planning
• Preparing briefings and reports for senior leadership engagement

Qualifications

Required qualifications include the ability to work at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA, full-time, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Engineering. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with Department of War (DoW) Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Top Secret clearance.

• 3 - 5 years of military experience; particularly Marine Corps Security Forces, Navy Surface Warfare/Expeditionary Warfare, Army Special Operations or Intelligence
• Experience leading projects having to do with defense, security, or operational effectiveness
• Ability to interpret, draft, and implement DoW and Service-level policy and lead operational planning and effectiveness assessments
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and meeting facilitation abilities and self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills

Desired qualifications include an advanced degree in Social Sciences, Operations Research, Natural Sciences, or other discipline, and understanding of asymmetric threats and risk assessment methodologies encompassing cyber, human, and physical elements.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr. 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.