Program Manager

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 provides objective analyses, plans, and strategies to clients across the US Navy (air, surface, undersea), US Marine Corps, US Air Force, Australian Defence, and DARPA clients to support acquisition, delivery, and sustainment decisions. Embedded within the group lies the core 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. The group leverages a range of advanced analytic capabilities including modeling, simulation, and wargame development while maintaining a highly experienced bench of Military Operations and technical analysts.

The Program Manager (PM) will serve as the primary point-of-contact for contract execution, ensuring alignment with AF/A10 strategic deterrence and nuclear integration priorities. The PM will oversee a team of approximately 60 personnel providing a wide range of support activities, including International Affairs and Foreign Policy, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, Biodefense, Nuclear Enterprise support, Legislative analysis, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, and ancillary program management duties. Key responsibilities include:

• Program oversight
• Personnel management
• Communication and ensuring on-time, quality deliverables
• Risk assessment and mitigation

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Proven experience successfully managing complex Service or Agency programs of similar size and scope.
• Demonstrated success planning, directing, and executing organizational strategies, including large-scale personnel management.
• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, and program controls.
• Experience liaising with senior leadership and managing relationships with program stakeholders.
• Secret Clearance.

Desired:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in a relevant field (e.g., National Security, Program Management).
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting DAF Strategic Deterrence Education or Nuclear Enterprise efforts.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to address evolving program priorities.