Senior EOD Analyst - Naval Expeditionary Programs Support Services

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, national security, management, or a related field; 10+ years of experience in managing technical programs, including 3 years in US Navy or Joint acquisition programs.
  • Proficient in Navy acquisition processes with experience in POM, budget planning cycles, and PBIS.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing and assessing technical reports and briefs for stakeholders.
  • Active Secret clearance required, with the capacity to maintain it throughout employment.
  • NAVSEA experience preferred; prior active duty Navy experience, especially with EOD operations, is a strong plus.
  • PMP or DAWIA certification desirable.
  • Self-starter with leadership ability in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support PMS 408 in developing acquisition plans and budgeting for technical solutions.
  • Propose and develop Courses of Action (COAs) and strategic recommendations.
  • Create and prepare briefings, staffing plans, and monthly program reviews; manage meeting actions and minutes.
  • Collaborate with SMEs to define requirements and align project priorities; support achievement of project milestones.
  • Maintain and foster relationships with key stakeholders across government and industry to inform capability development.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage options available.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts offered.
  • Retirement savings plans are part of the benefits package.
  • Life and disability insurance programs included.
  • Paid and unpaid time off programs provided to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
SPA is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to provide programmatic, technical and acquisition support to the PMS 408 (Navy Expeditionary Missions) Underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal (UWEOD) program. SPA is seeking candidates with a strong background in program management, including experience supporting defense or federal programs. The candidate will closely support the Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager to run their programs, including interactions with stakeholders; tracking statuses; and budget development, management, and justification. This role requires a strategic thinker who can proactively engage with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement to ensure mission readiness and operational success. They should bring strong leadership, organizational, and technical expertise to assist with the management of complex EOD manned and unmanned projects.#KS Responsibilities
  • Provide critical support to PMS 408 government staff across all aspects of their programs, including generating acquisition plans and strategies; developing cost estimates, budgets, and schedules; and coordinating teams from both government and industry to facilitate the delivery of technical solutions.
  • Develop and propose Courses of Action (COAs) and recommendations.
  • Draft and prepare briefings, staffing plans, and monthly reviews; track actions/meeting minutes and maintain accountability.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather requirements, align priorities, and support milestone achievement. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the DoW and industry to inform capability development and planning.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, national security, management, or a related technical discipline; at least 10 years of relevant experience managing technical programs, including 3+ years supporting US Navy or Joint acquisition programs
  • Knowledgeable in Navy acqusition processes and experienced with the POM, budget planning cycle, and PBIS
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to generate, evaluate, and guide technical reports, briefings, and other stakeholder communications
  • Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications: 

  • NAVSEA experience is highly preferred; prior US Navy active duty experience (particularly 5+ years with Navy EOD operations) is a big plus
  • PMP or DAWIA certification
  • Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment
Pay Range InformationAt 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 $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.

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