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 a clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, including the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program, and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine). The team aims to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, oversee cutting-edge attack submarine construction, develop design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and help plan and execute innovative strategies to strengthen the submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs vital to the future capabilities of the US Navy amid renewed strategic competition.
Responsibilities
Your role will involve:
1. Developing expertise in assigned areas through training, research, and interviews with subject matter experts.
2. Maintaining status updates, driving progress, and providing regular updates on all tasks.
3. Communicating clearly across various formats, including emails, reports, policies, data analytics, and briefings.
4. Organizing and supporting virtual and in-person meetings for trilateral coordination.
5. Exercising project leadership by designing, planning, and organizing deliverables, motivating and mentoring teams across boundaries, and ensuring project objectives are met.
6. Building new relationships as necessary.
This position is based at HMNB Portsmouth, UK.
Qualifications
* Required Qualifications:
o Ability to work on-site at HMNB Portsmouth, UK, as needed.
o Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years’ experience with submarine operations and training.
o Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
o Ability to communicate complex topics in writing (writing sample required).
o Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
o Eligibility for UK Citizenship and NV1 Clearance.
o Ability to satisfy ITAR and EAR controls, which may require specific authorization to access Controlled Materials.
Desired Qualifications:
* Experience with Type Commander or other Navy staff is highly preferred.
* Experience working with international partners.
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