National Programs Staff Officer

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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets.

JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) within JOID provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the .

industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders.

Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation.

This enables senior leaders to execute strategies for developing and sustaining a robust industrial base that meets our nation’s strategic resource objectives.

From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges.

We have a near-term need for a National Programs and Policy Support Staff Officer to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The National Programs and Policy Support Staff Officer will support OUSD (I&S)'s National Programs and Policy Support Directorate in their mission to provide oversight, governance, and integration.

The candidate will apply technical knowledge, conduct research and analysis to provide recommendations for intelligence-related activities with respect to the National Defense Strategy, the priorities of the Secretary of Defense, USD (I&S) strategic objectives, and decisions involving National Security Council directed requirements.

The candidate will conduct research, coordinate, and synchronize special access capabilities and other sensitive activities to provide enhanced operational integration and collaboration across the DoD, Intelligence Community, and broader Federal interagency enterprise.

The candidate will prepare reports, briefings, senior-level correspondence, and staff action packages to support OUSD (I&S) requirements.

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of experience supporting sensitive activities and national security requirements within the DoD or Intelligence Community and mission integration on a military or interagency staff
• Active TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Desired :

• Master's Degree
• Experience supporting OUSD (I&S)

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.