Undersea Warfare Analyst
Undersea Warfare Analyst
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Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers highimpact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe 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 clearsighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Undersea Technology Analysis Portfolio (UTAP) within the Sea Land & Air Division in SPA conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions plans and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises including those within resourcing and requirements (OPNAV N97) acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare) and science and technology (Office of Naval Research DARPA) Our enduring capabilities include:
- Identifying capability gaps developing requirements and generating solutions
- Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies
- Execution of acquisition and technology development programs including developing plans and roadmaps to mature deliver and sustain new technologies
- Analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems
- Quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions
SPA has a need for a passionate and dedicated analyst focused on national security issues relating to the Navys Undersea Warfare capabilities and responsibilities including missions platforms payloads and people.
Responsibilities
SPA is seeking a wellrounded analyst to support studies across several major undersea warfare clients spanning across a variety of operational and technical topics. SPA uses a wide range of analytical approaches to find rigorous and objective answers to our clients most difficult national security problems. The candidate will be part of a team of analysts responsible for shaping undersea warfare investments; assessing undersea operations security and survivability; and developing plans to mature deliver and sustain new undersea technologies. The candidate will contribute to thoughtful and meaningful recommendations to SPAs clients that reflect the range of operational and technical factors needed to make informed decisions including development and presentation of briefings papers and analytical results in support of decisionmaking.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree in a technical discipline or other relevant field (such as national security studies political science or military history). A Masters degree is highly desirable.
- At least 5 years of professional experience that demonstrate proficiency in analysis undersea warfare advanced technology or other relevant topics. Previous experience as a submarine officer is desirable.
- Demonstrated strong skill sets in research writing critical thinking and analysis.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) including the ability to summarize and communicate complex ideas and analytical findings to a variety of audiences.
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and retain DoD Secret security clearance. Top Secret clearance is highly desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience analyzing metrics and conducting operational or technical risk assessments or root cause analysis especially in the areas of undersea warfare.
- Experience directly interacting with briefing and advising DoD or armed service decision makers.
- Demonstrated familiarity with operations analysis modeling and simulation or other advanced analytical techniques.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
