Operations Research Analyst III (Decision Support) - Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

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.

SPA’s Air Force and Army Programs Group provides aviation-focused analysis and program management for life-cycle systems engineering and logistics support, rapid capabilities development and fielding, cyber warfare operations, nuclear C3, and integrated air and missile defense planning. We provide advanced studies, wargame development, and analysis to support materiel operations, supply strategies, and fleet readiness.

SPA has a near- to mid-term need (contingent) for an Operations Reseach Analyst III (Decision Support) to join our growing team in the Pentagon.

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Responsibilities will include supporting Air Force Futures Decision Support Function in its ability to assess, manage, and modify future concepts, and to evaluate the risk associated with those concepts as they integrate with existing and/or other conceptual platforms and systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelors’ degree in mathematics, operations research, or technical field. Masters’ and/or PhD preferred.
• Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in operations research or technical field.
• Clearance Required: This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.