Program Analyst - AUKUS Strategic Communications

Full Time
Washington, DC 20003
Posted
Job description
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 Undersea Platform Analysis Group (UPAG), within Maritime Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities and includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to the undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force and/or assist in developing the design requirements for the SSN of the future. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.

SPA has an immediate need for a Program Analyst located in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
The Analyst will provide support to the strategic communication efforts of the AUKUS nuclear powered submarine program. Specific duties would include developing strategic communication plans, responding to congressional and public RFIs, advising leadership on engagement strategies, and proactively addressing potential public concerns. This is a high-visibility position expected to brief leadership and assist the program in maintaining message discipline.

This position will be seated at the Washington Navy Yard, with light telework.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • 5+ years experience in strategic communications
  • Experience in either public or congressional affairs within a government organization
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, to communicate to decision makers
  • Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:

  • Experience with Defense Acquisition System DoD 5000 series and Navy or DoD program planning
  • Experience with, and knowledgeable of, Navy program office organizations and processes
  • Experience working within Team Submarine

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