Program Analyst - Norfolk, VA, 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 Defence 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
The Naval Surface Analysis Group (NSWAG), within SLA Division, focuses primarily on providing analytic and program support to the Surface Warfare component of the United States Navy, enabling enhanced decision-making regarding the allocation of resources to improve operational capabilities
This support includes personnel, manpower, and training support to OPNAV N1
SPA has a near term need for a Program Analyst (Analytic Studies), who will support United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO) advancement, implementation, operation and execution
Responsibilities Serve as the USFFC N8/N9 POC for Navy Analytic Studies Program (NASP), Analytic Master Plan, and related processes that support operationalization DMO capabilities
Support development of analytics for FBP and LSE (series) by leveraging studies data
Provide analytical and technical support for development and submission of Fleet-generated studies proposals, informing projected operational impact and cost/benefit analysis

Represent Fleet equities in NASP execution, tracking Fleet-generated proposals, informing prioritization decisions, and keeping USFFC N8/N9 leadership informed of issues related to Fleet proposals.

Coordinate with study authors / sponsors and with potential performers for Fleet-generated study proposals
Facilitate study sponsor/study team collaboration to ensure Fleet study objectives are met
Support USFFC N80 POM development efforts as appropriate
Prepare products for review and approval up to the Flag Officer/Senior Executive Service level
Prepare briefs, staffing packages and provide information to update CTS items related to the advancement of DMO
Attend various NASP meetings in support of advancing DMO

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in operations research, computer science, management science, data analytics or another related field.

Previous military experience and experience working with Echelon two (II) military commands
Eight (8) years of experience as an analyst on technology programs and projects

• Experience in developing, collecting and analyzing data received from naval exercises

Experience in performing validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary

• Experience in analyzing information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems

Experience adapting to a fast-paced, team-based environment and managing or leading team performance

• Experience handling multiple priorities and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables

Experience with advanced naval technology products and deliverables
Experience as Team or project leader
Experienced public speaker and presentation skills

• DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment