NC3 Military Operations 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 government customers in the US and abroad. The Strategic Division supports high‑reliability organizations such as Navy Strategic Systems Programs, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy, providing services that include data analytics, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, systems engineering, independent evaluation, and high‑consequence event prevention. The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject‑matter expertise to support strategic planning, decision making, and program management for clients such as USSTRATCOM, the Office of the Under Secretary of War, and Air Force NC3 organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership developing studies and analyses for emerging NC3 programs (e.g., Survivable Airborne Operations Center), evaluating and integrating current National Airborne Operations Center missions with enterprise NC3 capabilities, and liaising with program sponsors and DoW NC3 leadership.
• Assist in ensuring timely execution of tasks and high‑quality technical products through best engineering practices; apply knowledge of current NC3 airborne capabilities; support integration of investment portfolios, critical development paths, and mission analysis across the NC3 domain.
• Develop lifecycle studies and analyses for the SAOC program and lead modeling and simulation efforts for current and emerging NC3 systems that enable the NAOC mission and potential SAOC integration.
• Prepare senior leaders for engagements across the department via briefing books, read‑ahead memos, and daily stakeholder interactions; communicate clearly to distill information for senior‑leader risk analysis and capability investment decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work fully onsite across the NC3 enterprise (SPA HQ Alexandria, VA; Barksdale AFB, LA; USSTRATCOM Offutt AFB, NE).
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree in operations research, systems management, business/public administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years experience with national and nuclear command and control (C2) missions and NC3 capabilities and operations.
• Experience with capability portfolio management.
• Ability to synthesize information into papers, briefings, and presentations for senior DoW leaders.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and writing skills; experience writing for and presenting to senior DoW decision makers.

Desired Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience on tasks associated with the E‑4B aircraft.
• 8+ years of experience with the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) classified mission sets.
• 5+ years familiarity with the DoW acquisition process (PPBE, DoDI 5000.02).
• Experience conducting technical and programmatic analysis of DoW Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems and programs.
• Experience working with OSW, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, and/or Service‑level staffs.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work through various programs.

Pay

Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $160,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year.