Technical Business Analyst

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.

The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG's support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation's most pressing security challenges.

We have an upcoming need for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to provide support to the Office of Strategic Capital at government offices in Northern VA.

The Senior Technical Business Analyst will support the leadership of the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), part of the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering. OSC develops and implements strategies and partnerships to accelerate and scale private investment in critical supply chain technologies needed for national security. Established in December 2022 to attract and scale investment to national security priorities, OSC aims to use U.S. comparative advantages in capital markets and economic competition to ensure critical technology and their associated supply chains needed by the DoD are available and to accelerate the development and deployment of technology critical to current and future warfighting capabilities. The candidate will conduct case analysis related to critical technologies, regional ecosystem attributes, and government policy. Will gather and document requirements, assist in solution development, collaborate and coordinate with critical stakeholders, develop and document specifications, conduct test and validation, and manage/improve client relationships with developers of critical technologies and assets. Will support technical working groups, plan and organize site visits, facilitate meetings, provide technology mapping and analysis, and assist in drafting high-quality reports, white papers, and presentations.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Economics or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Expertise with statistical skills and experience with data analysis and visualization tools (such as R, Stata, MATLAB, or similar statistical software)
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Previous OSD or major staff experience
• Current TS clearance with SCI eligibility