Program Intern - Summer 2027
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, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in the US and abroad. The Cross Domain Warfare Analysis Portfolio (CDAP), within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Analysis Group, focuses on challenges associated with integrated warfighting capability across multiple domains, from seabed to space. The team combines experienced military professionals, operations research analysts, and technology development & experimentation experts using quantitative and qualitative methods, models, and analysis tools. CDAP's enduring capabilities include identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions; assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies; conducting modeling and simulation from campaign-level to mission-level; and analyzing vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems.
Responsibilities
- Support policy and strategy analysis with enduring capabilities in support of government clients
- Utilize research, analysis, and other approaches to provide clients with timely and objective information
- Enable informed decision-making on future force capabilities and evolving operational concepts
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited, degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate program with at least one semester remaining following the internship in a STEM field, or a field utilizing STEM experience
- Interest in air, land, sea, and/or undersea warfare and analysis of national security issues
- Strong, demonstrated skills in research, writing, critical thinking, and analysis
- US citizenship and ability to meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a DoD SECRET-level security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an Operations Research, Data / Information Sciences, or Information Systems degree program
- Experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to data collection, processing, and management
- Experience with Python, R, SQL, or similar tools
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
Specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.
Pay
Virginia pay transparency salary range: USD $23.00/Hr. - USD $33.00/Hr. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.