Deterrence Technology Program Manager

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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis.

SPA has an immediate need for a full-time Deterrence Technology Program Manager (PM) who can coordinate efforts on multiple high-visibility programs and projects and oversee the efforts of a team of 30 junior, mid, and senior level analysts.

Responsibilities

The PM is responsible for management and oversight of multiple programs/projects on 4 Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) in support of SSP, managing an $8M budget and resources for 30 personnel, and identifying and mitigating risks. The PM will provide relevant, objective, timely, and clear analytical support to SSAG customers through use of the Sea Based Strategic Deterrent (SBSD) Integration War Room and SSAG's analytic tool suite including, but not limited to PROMETHEUS, COMSTAT, and NISE, and help clients make better decisions involving sea-based strategic deterrence solutions. The PM will:

• Develop and implement program strategies and goals, aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage and coordinate multiple interconnected technical analytic and policy related projects.
• Manage program budgets and resources.
• Maintain quality control of contract deliverables.
• Oversee projects and manage Level of Effort (LOE) for personnel.
• Monitor project progress, timelines, and performance and ensure accurate and timely product delivery to clients.
• Collaborate with and manage relationships with clients.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues and develop contingency plans.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Active Secret (or higher) security clearance and the ability to gain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Program Manager experience.
• 7 years of experience managing programs involving Navy submarines, Strategic Weapon System (SWS), or Nuclear Deterrence.
• Experience leading and reviewing analytical frameworks and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and Superior communication skills for briefing senior leaders, both verbally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications:

• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Master's degree.
• Experience working with SSP.