OSD Correspondence 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 Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have a near-term need for an OSD Correspondence Analyst to provide onsite support at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an experienced Correspondence Analyst to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD(SSIPM)). The analyst will support the DASD (SSIPM) Front Office in strategic planning, process, and workflow management, and support the Front Office through management and control of office processes including correspondence tracking and staff package review, editing, and processing. Additional responsibilities will include training new personnel on SSIPM office processes, coordination and execution of weekly meetings, preparation of correspondence for DASD (SSIPM), and division support requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility

3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree

DoD staff experience and understanding of Pentagon workflows

Understanding of OSD’s CATMS tasking system

Regular Full-Time