Job Requirements
Arlington, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$130,000 - $180,000
Job 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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The SLA Analysis Group's mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.
SPA has a need for CWMD Plans and Policy Analysts in the NCR and multiple MAJCOM locations to analyze, develop, and integrate CWMD and biodefense strategies, plans, and policies across the Department of the Air Force. These roles bridge high‑level guidance with practical implementation in plans, operations, and capabilities.
Responsibilities
CWMD Plans and Policy Analysts review and assess strategic guidance, campaign plans, OPLANs, and other planning documents to ensure CWMD and biodefense equities and requirements are fully addressed. They identify gaps, risks, and opportunities and provide formal recommendations to update plans, doctrine, and guidance. They produce analytic reports, point papers, and briefings that explain CWMD implications for force development, readiness, and mission assurance. They also support stakeholder engagements with Joint, interagency, and allied partners by preparing and, when directed, delivering CWMD planning and policy materials.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Pay Range Information
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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000.00/Yr.
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 SLA Analysis Group's mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.
SPA has a need for CWMD Plans and Policy Analysts in the NCR and multiple MAJCOM locations to analyze, develop, and integrate CWMD and biodefense strategies, plans, and policies across the Department of the Air Force. These roles bridge high‑level guidance with practical implementation in plans, operations, and capabilities.
Responsibilities
CWMD Plans and Policy Analysts review and assess strategic guidance, campaign plans, OPLANs, and other planning documents to ensure CWMD and biodefense equities and requirements are fully addressed. They identify gaps, risks, and opportunities and provide formal recommendations to update plans, doctrine, and guidance. They produce analytic reports, point papers, and briefings that explain CWMD implications for force development, readiness, and mission assurance. They also support stakeholder engagements with Joint, interagency, and allied partners by preparing and, when directed, delivering CWMD planning and policy materials.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, strategic studies, operations research, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in CWMD, CBRN defense, or biodefense planning and policy at the Service, Joint, or interagency level
- Strong understanding of how CWMD concepts are integrated into operational plans, doctrine, and requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience conducting DOTMLPF‑P gap analyses or similar capability assessments in CWMD or CBRN defense
- Experience representing Service or MAJCOM positions in Joint or interagency planning and policy forums
Pay Range Information
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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000.00/Yr.
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