Policy Analyst

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 Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

SPA is seeking a Strategy Policy Analyst to support NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office. #KS

Responsibilities

The Strategy Policy Analyst will support NAVSEA's PMS 340 office by developing policy recommendations, conducting strategic assessments, and coordinating cross‐stakeholder initiatives that strengthen program execution across the PMS 340's portfolios. This role involves synthesizing complex operational, acquisition, and policy inputs into actionable guidance, supporting senior‐level decision‐making, and ensuring alignment with NAVSEA, OPNAV, and Fleet priorities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, business, international affairs, engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, Navy, or acquisition program offices

• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with NAVSEA

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate policy and operational data into strategic recommendations

• Familiarity with special warfare, small craft programs, or PMS 340 mission areas

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 $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, business, international affairs, engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, Navy, or acquisition program offices

• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with NAVSEA

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate policy and operational data into strategic recommendations

• Familiarity with special warfare, small craft programs, or PMS 340 mission areas

Responsibilities

The Strategy Policy Analyst will support NAVSEA's PMS 340 office by developing policy recommendations, conducting strategic assessments, and coordinating cross‐stakeholder initiatives that strengthen program execution across the PMS 340's portfolios. This role involves synthesizing complex operational, acquisition, and policy inputs into actionable guidance, supporting senior‐level decision‐making, and ensuring alignment with NAVSEA, OPNAV, and Fleet priorities.