OPIR Acquisition Program 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, 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 Joint, Office of the

Secretary of War

, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the

Department of War

, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the

Department of War

(

DoW

). These clients include the Office of the Under

Secretary of War

for Research and Engineering (

OUSW

(R&E)), Office of the Under

Secretary of War

for Acquisition and Sustainment (

OUSW

(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM.  SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have a

future

need for an OPIR Acquisition Program Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The Program Analyst will support the Deputy Assistant

Secretary of War

for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (D

ASW

(SSIPM)) in the Space and Missile

Defense (SMD) Directorate. The candidate will

be responsible for

supporting the remote sensing portfolio focusing on Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and space-based environmental monitoring mission areas. The ideal candidate will apply deep Defense Acquisition

expertise

, and experience with programs including Next Generation OPIR, Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS),

DoW

Weather satellite programs, Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE), and Enterprise Ground Service (EGS) architecture. Will support major

DoW

staffs

and senior leaders, develop decision-ready material for senior leaders, and apply the initiative to navigate headquarters and acquisition processes to support D

ASW

portfolio management responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required:

7+ years of acquisition, design, or operational experience with OPIR and space-based environmental monitoring

10+ years of experience with military operations, acquisition, or design of military systems in general

Understanding of the

DoD

I 5000 series

Master's Degree

Active

TS/SCI clearance

Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

Previous

experience supporting a PEO or PMO

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000.00/Yr.