Graduate Intern

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. 

SPA advises and assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on the development, test and fielding of leading edge technologies to counter weapons of mass destruction (WMD).  DTRA delivers these game-changing technologies to warfighters across all Combatant Commands (CCMDs) as well as numerous other US Government Departments and Agencies. SPA provides expertise to deter, deny or defeat chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) threats.  SPA subject matter experts (SMEs) also advise on technologies designed to support threat understanding, detection, identification, and characterization; protection of military and civilian populations and consequence management. #CJ #I

This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed.  Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship.  We expect to be able to make an offer to our selected candidate by the end of January.123

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is either an advanced undergraduate (declared major) or actively pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, CS, or a related field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of data development and analysis for DTRA Research & Development programs. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations and discussions.

Our office is located in Lorton, VA, convenient to our DTRA clients at Fort Belvoir.

The ideal intern will:

• Be enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
• Articulate a willingness to learn program/organizational processes and procedures
• Demonstrate creative thinking and strong problem solving skills
• Possess strong leadership, communications, and organizational skills
• Offer the ability to delve into technical details and translate those into findings and recommendations.
• Be capable of quickly obtaining and maintaining an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen