Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Surface Warfare Analyst Job Locations US-VA-Alexandria ID 2025-19567 Category Program Analysis Security Clearance Requirement Secret Type Regular Full-Time Level Senior 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, 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.  

 

The International Defense Analytics Portfolio provides senior decision makers within the Australian Defence Force with timely and objective assessments affecting their investment strategies. Our team of experienced military professionals and operations research analysts integrate naval, air, and land warfare expertise with advanced analytic methods - including force generation modeling, agent-based tactical simulations, discrete event simulation, and operational mission analyses - to deliver strategies that redress capacity and capability gaps. Work will be conducted at SPA headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. #MC

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an experienced senior Surface Warfare Officer to provide subject matter expertise and to advise and lead teams conducting analytic studies in support of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) such as analysis of alternatives to inform the development of formal requirements and program plans across the spectrum of science and technology (S&T), research and development (R&D), and program acquisition. This role will also be responsible for assisting in development of forward-looking analytic agendas and strategies to support RAN program objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or other relevant field (such as national security studies, political science, or military history)Qualified Surface Warfare Officer with 15+ years of operational surface warfare experience Ability to effectively lead and advise teams developing rigorous analytic solutions to top-level Navy issuesStrong written and oral communication skills, the ability and willingness to multi-task, and capable of professionally addressing client questions and issuesAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

 

Desired Qualifications: 

Master's Degree in a technical discipline or relevant fieldServed XO or CO of a cruiser, destroyer, or littoral combat shipExperience directly interacting with, briefing, and advising DoD or armed service decision makersDemonstrated familiarity with operations analysis, modeling and simulation, or other advanced analytical techniques Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer 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 FAQs

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