Defense Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Alexandria, Virginia, United States Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc Full time

**Job Title:** Defense Operations Specialist

**Location:** Alexandria, VA

We are seeking a highly skilled Defense Operations Specialist to join our team at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to the success of our government customers.

About the Role:

This role will involve providing technical, data-driven support combined with strategy-informed operations research analysis. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving challenging, unstructured, and time-critical problems in both leadership and supporting roles.

The Defense Operations Specialist will participate in analyses, assessments, and workshops that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements of the Department of Defense. The individual will support cross-functional, high-performance teams conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including wargaming, to inform decision makers at the highest levels of the government.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support to senior leaders on complex national security issues
  • Develop and maintain databases and models to support analysis and decision-making
  • Participate in wargaming and tabletop exercises to develop and test military strategies
  • Support the development of warfighting scenarios to support analysis and planning
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address critical gaps in knowledge and capability

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as mathematics, physics, or operations research
  • At least 5 years of experience in military operations planning, execution, and assessment
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year



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