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Joint and Land Operations Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis
Full-time
On-site
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Manufacturing

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.  

 

SPA’s International Defense Analytics Group (IDAG) provides timely and objective assessments to allies and partners of the U.S. to inform senior defence leader decisions. We combine military expertise with advanced analytic techniques to tackle our clients’ most challenging problems.  Significant current efforts are in support of the Australian Defence Force at both the Headquarters and individual military service chief level, delivering analysis and program support to inform major acquisition decisions and overall force design.#MC

Responsibilities

You will lead analytic projects in support of the Joint and Land Operations program advising the Australian Army. These projects include mission-informed research to assess enabling technology for military capability. You will be responsible for offering meaningful advice to help inform operational concepts and investment decisions for the Australian Army's future force.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Arts, or Engineering degree
  • 6-8 years of professional experience conducting research and analysis in support of the Department of Defense (DoD)
  • Demonstrated proficiency managing analytic tasks, leading study/planning teams, and briefing senior officers and executives
  • Experience with enabling technologies (robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, etc.)
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain during employment

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s degree related to Operations Research or National Security Studies
  • 10+ years of professional experience assessing enabling technologies for military use cases
  • Understanding of military operations (ground combat, fires, command and control, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable of the Australian Defence Force, Indo-Pacific theater, and emerging operational concepts/capabilities
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