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 Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, 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 AUKUS Group, within SPA's Sea, Land, and Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA's AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Program Office and associated partner organizations. Analysts and Engineers supporting AUKUS will continue SPA's decades of support to the undersea force and assist in developing a trilateral submarine force for the future. This is a high-profile, major international program of significant importance to the future of the US Navy and its partners in an era of renewed strategic competition.

SPA has an immediate need for a Program Analyst to serve as a Foreign Military Sales Analyst. #MC

Supports the efforts and actions of the Case Manager/Program Managers/Team Lead for various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs for the Direct Report Program Manager, AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (DRPM AUKUS I&A). With other members of the Security Cooperation team, and under direction of the Case Manager/Program Manager/Team Lead, assists the Case Manager in analyzing and managing all aspects of FMS casework in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) as well as applicable DoD Acquisition policy guidance, including: 1) Perform case management support including analysis, tracking, and responding to requests from foreign governments. 2) Provide administrative services including using automated office equipment to produce a variety of documents and locating and assembling information for various reports, briefings, and conferences. 3) Support the risk management process including risk identification, risk analysis, risk mitigation planning, mitigation plan implementation, and risk tracking. 4) Provide financial and logistical support in administering and overseeing the execution of FMS Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs). 5) Research and analyze LOAs and determine the logistical, contract awards, financial, supply and shipment status through the U.S. Navy's supply systems. 6) Determine the status of supply actions, procurement information, substitutions, requisition delay for a specific reason, rejection of requisition for a specified cause, changes in stock number, changes in unit of issue and/or quantity, referral of requisition to another DoD supply source, delay in delivery, acknowledgement of cancellation requests, shipment status, and financial status.

This role is located in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.

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: $90,000-130,000/year, potentially higher for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years' experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case management or support within Major Defense Acquisition Programs
• Demonstrated expertise in developing Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), Price and Availability (P&As), and Case Modifications, utilizing the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS)
• Country Program Manager or FMS Desk Officer experience at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) or one of the DoD Implementing Agencies (i.e., Navy IPO, DASA(DEC), or SAF/IA)
• Background in program management, technical, or business analysis, specifically in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint) for effective communication with decision-makers.
• Current DoD security clearance (minimum Secret level), and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Additional Qualifications Desired, but not required:

• Experience with submarine operations
• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business, Management, or a relevant technical field
• Hands-on experience with key systems including:
  • Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS)
  • Case Development Automation Tool (CDAT)
  • Management Information Systems for International Logistics (MISIL)
  • Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP)
  • Defense Integrated Financial Systems (DIFS)
  • Case Execution Performance Tool (CEPT)