Program Analyst - Senior Advisor

Overview

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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, which includes 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), 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, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition. #MC

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Analyst will apply their considerable technical acumen, significant naval experience, and strong leadership and mentoring skills to provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS Program, with a primary focus on strategic advice to the Australian Virginia Class Submarine (AUS VCS) Support System and Mission System (Phase 2) Divisions. The Senior Program Analyst will work closely with government and industry partners across the trilateral (US, UK, and Australia) enterprise to advance program execution across the sale/transfer of a minimum of three VCS and establishment of a sovereign (AUS) support system.

They will serve as a special assistant and subject matter expert, assisting with the development, coordination, and execution of complex technical and programmatic tasks. Areas of support include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and delivering executive level briefings to senior AUKUS leadership while providing comprehensive support to program wide activities, including risk management, scheduling, technical analysis, and strategic advisory functions.
• Facilitating structured knowledge exchange initiatives between U.S. and AUS acquisition and sustainment communities to advance aligned Phase 2 Optimal Pathway program objectives.
• Coordinating with U.S. Government stakeholders to ensure cohesive integration of interagency perspectives and policy requirements in support of VCS sale/transfer and the operation of AUS Nuclear Powered Submarine (NPS) support system.
• Supporting strategic decisions related to procurement of additional VCS and satisfying trilaterally agreed upon conditions for declaring sovereign ready to safely operate and maintain a fleet of NPS.

The Senior Program Analyst will navigate complex stakeholder relationships spanning government and industry organizations across partner nations and will contribute to the development of integrated solutions for a first-of-kind multinational submarine program.

The ideal candidate will be located within commuting distance of the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) in Washington, D.C. and support a hybrid work environment. Highly qualified remote candidates may be considered. Remote candidates would ideally be located in submarine industrial concentration areas (Norfolk, VA, Groton, CT, Portsmouth, NH, Bangor, WA, or Pearl Harbor, HI) and would be required to travel to the DC area occasionally.

Total travel

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or another relevant field.
• 16+ years of professional experience working in or adjacent to USN submarine construction, operation, maintenance and/or acquisition.
• Proven ability to navigate, coordinate, and communicate between government and industry stakeholders.
• Proven ability to skillfully lend strategic advice to senior leaders in high-visibility and/or multi-national endeavors.
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience with International submarine acquisition programs and partnerships; e.g., Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Direct experience supporting NAVSEA and Team Submarine Program Management Offices or Directorates – including life-cycle sustainment efforts.
• Qualified in Submarine Warfare (Enlisted, Officer, Supply, or Engineering Duty Officer).

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 $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $285,000.00/Yr. The Senior Program Analyst will apply their considerable technical acumen, significant naval experience, and strong leadership and mentoring skills to provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS Program, with a primary focus on strategic advice to the Australian Virginia Class Submarine (AUS VCS) Support System and Mission System (Phase 2) Divisions. The Senior Program Analyst will work closely with government and industry partners across the trilateral (US, UK, and Australia) enterprise to advance program execution across the sale/transfer of a minimum of three VCS and establishment of a sovereign (AUS) support system.

They will serve as a special assistant and subject matter expert, assisting with the development, coordination, and execution of complex technical and programmatic tasks. Areas of support include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and delivering executive level briefings to senior AUKUS leadership while providing comprehensive support to program wide activities, including risk management, scheduling, technical analysis, and strategic advisory functions.
• Facilitating structured knowledge exchange initiatives between U.S. and AUS acquisition and sustainment communities to advance aligned Phase 2 Optimal Pathway program objectives.
• Coordinating with U.S. Government stakeholders to ensure cohesive integration of interagency perspectives and policy requirements in support of VCS sale/transfer and the operation of AUS Nuclear Powered Submarine (NPS) support system.
• Supporting strategic decisions related to procurement of additional VCS and satisfying trilaterally agreed upon conditions for declaring sovereign ready to safely operate and maintain a fleet of NPS.

The Senior Program Analyst will navigate complex stakeholder relationships spanning government and industry organizations across partner nations and will contribute to the development of integrated solutions for a first-of-kind multinational submarine program.

The ideal candidate will be located within commuting distance of the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) in Washington, D.C. and support a hybrid work environment. Highly qualified remote candidates may be considered. Remote candidates would ideally be located in submarine industrial concentration areas (Norfolk, VA, Groton, CT, Portsmouth, NH, Bangor, WA, or Pearl Harbor, HI) and would be required to travel to the DC area occasionally.

Total travel <10% including some international travel.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or another relevant field.
• 16+ years of professional experience working in or adjacent to USN submarine construction, operation, maintenance and/or acquisition.
• Proven ability to navigate, coordinate, and communicate between government and industry stakeholders.
• Proven ability to skillfully lend strategic advice to senior leaders in high-visibility and/or multi-national endeavors.
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience with International submarine acquisition programs and partnerships; e.g., Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Direct experience supporting NAVSEA and Team Submarine Program Management Offices or Directorates – including life-cycle sustainment efforts.
• Qualified in Submarine Warfare (Enlisted, Officer, Supply, or Engineering Duty Officer).