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.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.
We have an immediate need for a Program Analyst-Quality Assurance to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.
Responsibilities
The candidate will provide comprehensive portfolio and project management support for the Command’s Beacon Projects, ensuring effective planning, coordination, governance, and alignment with strategic objectives. Responsibilities include defining, establishing, and maintaining an integrated project portfolio; developing project baselines, roadmaps, schedules, and reporting frameworks; and monitoring project performance, risks, dependencies, resource requirements, and delivery milestones. Will work closely with Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leads, project sponsors, and Command stakeholders to establish consistent project management standards, identify potential challenges, recommend corrective actions, and ensure portfolio activities remain aligned with Command priorities and transformation objectives. Serve as a key coordination interface between Beacon Projects and enabling functions, including Legal, Financial Control (FinCon), Contracting, Security, and other relevant stakeholders. Responsibilities include consolidating project requirements, forecasting resource demands, coordinating approvals, identifying capacity constraints, and facilitating the resolution of competing priorities. Provide advisory support to IPT Leads throughout the project lifecycle, including project initiation, scope development, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and recovery planning for projects experiencing delays or performance challenges. Support the Beacon Project Adoption Board and senior Command leadership by evaluating proposed projects, assessing feasibility and strategic alignment, identifying resource requirements, and preparing evidence-based recommendations to support informed decision-making. Key deliverables include portfolio management plans, validated project registers, integrated roadmaps, resource forecasts, project management frameworks and templates, project assurance assessments, executive dashboards, and governance decision-support packages. Will be responsible for producing accurate, timely, and actionable reporting that provides leadership with clear visibility of portfolio performance, strategic contributions, emerging risks, and decisions required to advance Command transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a degree combined with relevant experience in project management and capability development.
- 3+ years of experience within the last 10 years in Program/Project Management within a complex, diverse, and dynamic environment, preferably utilizing PRINCE2 or Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in capability development processes related to military program development and/or acquisition phases.
- Demonstrated experience in program management, including quality assurance, standardization, risk management, mentoring, and coaching.
- 3+ years of experience within the last 10 years working in a Program Management Office function.
- 2+ years of experience within the 10 years in risk management, lessons learned, and quality assurance, including quality control of management products, compliance with standardisation requirements, and execution of quality reviews.
- Active national-level SECRET clearance or NATO SECRET clearance.
- Must possess a valid, current passport.
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Pay Range Information
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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. The candidate will provide comprehensive portfolio and project management support for the Command’s Beacon Projects, ensuring effective planning, coordination, governance, and alignment with strategic objectives. Responsibilities include defining, establishing, and maintaining an integrated project portfolio; developing project baselines, roadmaps, schedules, and reporting frameworks; and monitoring project performance, risks, dependencies, resource requirements, and delivery milestones. Will work closely with Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leads, project sponsors, and Command stakeholders to establish consistent project management standards, identify potential challenges, recommend corrective actions, and ensure portfolio activities remain aligned with Command priorities and transformation objectives. Serve as a key coordination interface between Beacon Projects and enabling functions, including Legal, Financial Control (FinCon), Contracting, Security, and other relevant stakeholders. Responsibilities include consolidating project requirements, forecasting resource demands, coordinating approvals, identifying capacity constraints, and facilitating the resolution of competing priorities. Provide advisory support to IPT Leads throughout the project lifecycle, including project initiation, scope development, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and recovery planning for projects experiencing delays or performance challenges. Support the Beacon Project Adoption Board and senior Command leadership by evaluating proposed projects, assessing feasibility and strategic alignment, identifying resource requirements, and preparing evidence-based recommendations to support informed decision-making. Key deliverables include portfolio management plans, validated project registers, integrated roadmaps, resource forecasts, project management frameworks and templates, project assurance assessments, executive dashboards, and governance decision-support packages. Will be responsible for producing accurate, timely, and actionable reporting that provides leadership with clear visibility of portfolio performance, strategic contributions, emerging risks, and decisions required to advance Command transformation initiatives.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a degree combined with relevant experience in project management and capability development.
- 3+ years of experience within the last 10 years in Program/Project Management within a complex, diverse, and dynamic environment, preferably utilizing PRINCE2 or Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in capability development processes related to military program development and/or acquisition phases.
- Demonstrated experience in program management, including quality assurance, standardization, risk management, mentoring, and coaching.
- 3+ years of experience within the last 10 years working in a Program Management Office function.
- 2+ years of experience within the 10 years in risk management, lessons learned, and quality assurance, including quality control of management products, compliance with standardisation requirements, and execution of quality reviews.
- Active national-level SECRET clearance or NATO SECRET clearance.
- Must possess a valid, current passport.
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
