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Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
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IT - Database
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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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy's top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA's decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.
SPA has an immediate need for an early career Strategic Communications Program Analyst located in Washington, DC. #MC
Responsibilities
The Analyst will provide support to the strategic communication team within the AUKUS submarine program. Specific duties would include developing and executing strategic communication activities and products, responding to congressional and public RFIs, collaborating with leadership on engagement strategies, and proactively addressing potential public concerns. This is a high-visibility position in a fast-paced and dynamic office, and is expected to brief leadership, independently take action and make recommendations, and assist the program in maintaining message discipline.
This position will be seated at the Washington Navy Yard, with light telework.
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: $85,000 - $110,000.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:
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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy's top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA's decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.
SPA has an immediate need for an early career Strategic Communications Program Analyst located in Washington, DC. #MC
Responsibilities
The Analyst will provide support to the strategic communication team within the AUKUS submarine program. Specific duties would include developing and executing strategic communication activities and products, responding to congressional and public RFIs, collaborating with leadership on engagement strategies, and proactively addressing potential public concerns. This is a high-visibility position in a fast-paced and dynamic office, and is expected to brief leadership, independently take action and make recommendations, and assist the program in maintaining message discipline.
This position will be seated at the Washington Navy Yard, with light telework.
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: $85,000 - $110,000.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 2 - 5 years' experience in strategic communications
- Experience in either public or congressional affairs
- Ability to work onsite in Washington, D.C. up to full time, depending upon client requirements
- Exceptional writing ability and attention to detail for a range of formats, to include press releases, presentations, reports to Congress, fact sheets, and more
- Ability to provide representative writing samples
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, to communicate to decision makers
- Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:
- Experience with, and knowledgeable of, Navy program office organizations and processes
- Experience with Department of Defense website content management system (AFPIMS) and/or SharePoint management
- Experience working within Team Submarine
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