Program Manager

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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Intelligence Programs Group, part of Systems Planning and Analysis Inc.’s Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense. Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team!

SPA has an immediate or near term need for a seasoned Program Manager who wants to part of SPA's fastest growing Division with an exciting mission critical to national security objectives!

Responsibilities:

The Program Manager (PM) serves as the primary leadership point of contact for Contractor support allocated to the contract, directs hiring and assignment of contract personnel, coordinates subcontractor partnerships, oversees the accomplishment of the tasks supporting the agency CIO and Director of Communications Systems, and ensures the delivery of the associated CDRLs. You will work closely and substantially with program Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTRs) and ensure program objectives are achieved within stringent costs, schedule, and technical performance requirements. You will be required to utilize tools for tracking budgets, spend plans, funding obligation and execution, and other programmatic needs. Using these tools, you will coordinate with stakeholders as directed to obtain funding data, resolve issues, identify discrepancies, and produce reports related to budget status. You will also be expected to attend occasional corporate related functions and support business development efforts such as providing advice on RFPs. Successful candidates in this position will demonstrate an aptitude for creative problem solving, attention to detail, negotiating competing priorities, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Travel is not expected but may be required.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI w/CI polygraph

The PM shall have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

The PM shall have at least six (6) years-experience in Program Management and at least four (4) years experience with the NRO

Experience must be of similar size and scope and include subcontract management experience (60-100 persons in size, diverse contract supporting multiple customer organizations; to include working with subcontractors)

The PM must be able to respond quickly and flexibly to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, prioritize and de-conflict tasks and effectively execute the SOW requirements

The PM should have relevant experience and specific domain knowledge to accomplish the technical tasks of the contract across the following areas: general SETA, corporate support, policy/governance/compliance, enterprise architecture, strategy development, investment planning, and process metrics

Desired Qualifications:

10 years experience as a Program Manager in the Westfields customer environment

Comprehensive understanding of the architecture and systems, specialized domain expertise, and creative thinking are required to support senior leadership in a dynamic information technology services environment

Masters degree in Business Administration

Project Management Professional, or DAU, certification is highly desired

ITIL certification

Permanent