Acquisition Support Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis

Arlington, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 Acquisition Support Analyst to work onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. 

Responsibilities:

SPA is seeking an experienced administrative/personnel assistant to support the Assistant Secretary of War for Acquisition (ASW(A)). The ideal candidate will apply experience supporting OSW or other major DoW staffs and familiarity with the Defense Acquisition System. Will manage personnel actions, perform staff management, conduct meeting support, track actions, and generate staff packages (action memos etc.) for senior leaders.  

Qualifications:

Required: 

  • 10 years of experience 
  • Bachelor's degree 
  • Major staff experience - OUSW(A&S) preferred 
  • Experience supporting senior DoW Leadership 
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

 

Desired:  

  • Master's degree 
  • Recent experience with CATMS 

About the Company

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Systems Planning and Analysis

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides top-level decision makers with timely and objective assessments that integrate the technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business aspects of national security issues. SPA is headquartered in Alexandria, with offices throughout Metro DC, and San Diego, CA. SPA has been recognized with awards including Government Contractor of the Year by the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, as a Best Places to Work by the Washington and San Diego Business Journals for several years, a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, and as one of DC's Healthiest Employers.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense