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. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, OSD, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defense Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients’ challenges.
Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients’ success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.
SPA’s International Defense Analytics Group (IDAG) provides timely and objective assessments to allies and partners of the U.S. to inform senior defence leader decisions. We combine military expertise with advanced analytic techniques to tackle our clients’ most challenging problems. Significant current efforts are in support of the Australian Defence Force at both the Headquarters and individual military service chief level, delivering analysis and program support to inform major acquisition decisions and overall force design.#MC
ResponsibilitiesYou will lead analytic projects in support of the Joint and Land Operations program advising the Australian Army. These projects include mission-informed research to assess enabling technology for military capability. You will be responsible for offering meaningful advice to help inform operational concepts and investment decisions for the Australian Army's future force.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor of Science, Arts, or Engineering degree6-8 years of professional experience conducting research and analysis in support of the Department of Defense (DoD)Demonstrated proficiency managing analytic tasks, leading study/planning teams, and briefing senior officers and executivesExperience with enabling technologies (robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, etc.)Active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain during employmentDesired Qualifications
Master’s degree related to Operations Research or National Security Studies10+ years of professional experience assessing enabling technologies for military use casesUnderstanding of military operations (ground combat, fires, command and control, etc.)Knowledgeable of the Australian Defence Force, Indo-Pacific theater, and emerging operational concepts/capabilities Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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