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Project Lead - SSN-X

SPA

Posted 1 week ago
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Alexandria, VA (On-Site/Office)

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. #MC

Responsibilities

The Project Lead will lead SPA's support to the NAVSEA SSN-X program, focusing on strategic planning, capabilities assessment and program integration. Responsibilities include working with government and industry partners to conduct technically informed analysis and develop program plans. This position includes technical and programmatic support of program wide activities including risk management, scheduling, strategic advising, budget management, and acquisition documentation. The Project Lead will be responsible for mentoring SPA's support team, managing client and business relationships, managing contract execution, and directly supporting key client tasking and strategic deliverables.

This position is located at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA but requires frequent travel to the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) in Washington, DC. There is some opportunity for up to ~15% travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10+ years of government or military related experience
  • Ability to work on-site at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA up to full time with frequent local travel to the WNYD based upon the needs of the client; remote work up to 40% will occasionally be available
  • Experience with USN submarine operations, design, construction, and/or other USN submarine support activities
  • Active DoD SECRET security clearance

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with Team Submarine
  • Advanced Degree
  • Contract or business management experience.
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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides objective & high-caliber work in national defense & homeland security programs. Our reputation is based on more than three decades of excellence confronting asymmetric threats against the security of the United States, conducting circumspect analysis, & creating long-range strategies. SPA is a privately-held company. Over 450 SPA employees blend professional skills & experience with initiative to provide clients with creative & relevant work.
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