Policy Analyst

Summary

Strategy Policy 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 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 undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special 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. 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.

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

Job Description

Strategy Policy 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 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 undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special 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. 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.

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