Executive Assistant to Navy 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.

Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, OSD, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defense Force.

Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients’ challenges.

Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients’ success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.

The Integrated Warfare Systems Group's (IWSG) focus is to provide engineering, technical and programmatic support to the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors and Lasers (PEO IWS 2.

0) Directorate. Efforts include overarching program management, test and evaluation, systems engineering, systems integration, international, cyber security, IT network and programmatic support for over 25 PEO IWS 2.

0 advanced radar, phased array radar, electronic warfare, electro-optic, decoy and directed energy programs.

IWSG staff support a variety of tasks including : support and completion of major technical reviews; producing required acquisition documentation;

meeting critical program milestone deadlines; managing program needs and external requirements, and ensuring the right resources are provided to the right priorities at the right time.

SPA’s IWS Group office is located at 20 M Street in Southeast DC, conveniently down the street from our clients at the Washington Navy Yard. #MC

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide direct onsite support to the . Navy Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.

0) Major Program Manager (MPM) and Deputy MPM. You must have the ability to work from the Washington Navy Yard at least 4 days per week.

No travel is expected.

You will provide a broad variety of administrative tasks, working closely with the MPM and Deputy to maintain efficient and effective front office operations.

You must be efficient and have strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly, with excellent attention to detail.

You will be expected to complete a broad variety of administrative tasks including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments, arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas, and compiling documents for meetings.

You will be expect to plan, coordinate and ensure the MPM and Deputy's schedule is followed and respected while proactively prioritizing conflicting needs.

You will communicate directly, and on behalf of the MPM and Deputy, with program managers and a variety of senior Government and industry stakeholders.

Composing and preparing Navy correspondence is not a requirement for the position.

We expect you to provide educated advice and deliverables to the level of SPA’s highest quality standards delivered on time, error-free, and suitable for the intended purpose.

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 : $90,000 $120,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated executive assistant experience in a DoD Program Office or resource sponsor to include understanding of associated processes, protocols, formats, and deadlines
• Active DOD SECRET security clearance with ability to maintain the clearance throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• NAVSEA experience

SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.

We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.