Program Analyst - Washington, DC, United States - SPA

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
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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 Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, 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
The AUKUS Group, within SPA's Sea, Land, and Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA's AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Program Office and associated partner organizations
Analysts and Engineers supporting AUKUS will continue SPA's decades of support to the undersea force and assist in developing a trilateral submarine force for the future
This is a high-profile, major international program of significant importance to the future of the US Navy and its partners in an era of renewed strategic competition
SPA has an immediate need for a Program Analyst to serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative
#MC Responsibilities Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) for the Direct Report Program Manager, AUKUS I ntegration and Acquisition (DRPM AUKUS I&A ) Foreign Disclosure Offi cer (FDO)
The role involves managing and releasing Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to support the AUKUS partnership, following national directives
An FDR prepares and processes foreign disclosure requests and provides recommendations to AUKUS I&A FDO
Key elements for the FDR position include: 1) Reviewing documents for release to foreign partners
2) Consulting relevant policy and stakeholders to ensure compliance with foreign disclosure guidance, policy, and regulations
3) Analyzing release requests for CMI and CUI
4) Recommending the appropriate guidelines applicable to each product and recipient country or coalition group
5) Ensuring the correct classification markings are applied
6) Operating knowledge management systems to assimilate and analyze data from varied sources
This role is located in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC
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

Washington, DC Pay Transparency Range:
$90,000-130,000/year

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong coordination and communication skills with government stakeholders

Current DoD security clearance (minimum Secret level), and the ability to maintain it throughout employment Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:

• Experience in Foreign Disclosure Reviews, Security Classification Guides, export control, and International Policy
• Level 1 Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure Certification (TSFD)
• Degree in International Relations, Political Science, or Law
• Military or DoD experience
• E xperience in a DoD Program Office , Acquisition Office, Operational Command or paralegal functions
• Project management experience