Program Analyst - ESS

Job Description

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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPAs NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within JOID provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.

We have an immediate need for a Program Analyst - Enablement Support Services to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.

Responsibilities
The candidate will provide comprehensive Program and Project Management (PPM) support, including maintaining registers of current and potential programs and projects, establishing prioritization frameworks based on strategic, financial, and risk considerations, and monitoring progress against established objectives and plans. Responsibilities include conducting periodic performance reviews, identifying and reporting deviations, managing stakeholder engagement, and maintaining oversight of program risks, issues, and dependencies. Support program governance by ensuring timely, accurate, and decision-focused reporting, facilitating management reporting through the Capability Management Function framework, and providing program status updates to relevant boards and stakeholders. S
upport Benefits Realization Management by identifying, documenting, tracking, and reporting program benefits, developing and maintaining benefits realization plans, and ensuring alignment with risk and issue management processes. Support Business Change Management activities by assessing and documenting program and project changes, providing recommendations, maintaining issue logs, and implementing structured change control processes. Responsibilities include coordinating issue reviews, documenting decisions, advising program personnel on change management procedures, and ensuring accurate schedule updates, including milestones, completion percentages, and remaining durations. P
rovide Information Management support by developing, assessing, and maintaining effective information management processes and procedures. This includes serving as the custodian of program documentation, maintaining centralized information repositories and electronic libraries, and ensuring the proper organization, accessibility, and archiving of program records. These activities will support effective governance, informed decision-making, program transparency, and the successful delivery of program objectives.

Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's

degree

from

an

accredited

university

in

a

related

field,

or

a

degree

combined

with

relevant experience

in

project

management

and

capability

development.
5+

years

of

Program/Project

Management

experience

within

the

last 10

years in a complex, diverse, and dynamic environment, preferably utilizing PRINCE2 or PMI methodologies.
Demonstrated

experience

within

the

last 5

years

in

capability

development

processes

related

to national and/or NATO military program development and acquisition phases.
Demonstrated

experience

within

the

last 5

years

in

program

management,

including prioritization, dependency management, reporting, benefits realization management, information management, consultancy, mentoring, and coaching.

2+

years

of

experience

within

the

last 10

years

working

with

the

NATO

Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model for capability development and implementation.

2+

years

of

experience

within

the

last 10

years

working

within

a

multinational organization, NATO Command Structure (NCS), or NATO Force Structure (NFS), with familiarity with NATO

agencies

and

their

roles

in

capability

development

and

implementation.

2+

years

of

experience

within

the

last 10

years

performing

Program Management Office (PMO) functions, including reporting and information management.

2+ years of experience within the last 10 years demonstrating effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering briefings and coordinating with diverse international stakeholders.
Candidates must clearly identify the specific tasks and responsibilities they have personally undertaken and completed when demonstrating their experience in capability development and program management.
Active NATO or country level Secret clearance

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 $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000.00/Yr.

The candidate will provide comprehensive Program and Project Management (PPM) support, including maintaining registers of current and potential programs and projects, establishing prioritization frameworks based on strategic, financial, and risk considerations, and monitoring progress against established objectives and plans. Responsibilities include conducting periodic performance reviews, identifying and reporting deviations, managing stakeholder engagement, and maintaining oversight of program risks, issues, and dependencies. Support program governance by ensuring timely, accurate, and decision-focused reporting, facilitating management reporting through the Capability Management Function framework, and providing program status updates to relevant boards and stakeholders. S
upport Benefits Realization Management by identifying, documenting, tracking, and reporting program benefits, developing and maintaining benefits realization plans, and ensuring alignment with risk and issue management processes. Support Business Change Management activities by assessing and documenting program and project changes, providing recommendations, maintaining issue logs, and implementing structured change control processes. Responsibilities include coordinating issue reviews, documenting decisions, advising program personnel on change management procedures, and ensuring accurate schedule updates, including milestones, completion percentages, and remaining durations. P
rovide Information Management support by developing, assessing, and maintaining effective information management processes and procedures. This includes serving as the custodian of program documentation, maintaining centralized information repositories and electronic libraries, and ensuring the proper organization, accessibility, and archiving of program records. These activities will support effective governance, informed decision-making, program transparency, and the successful delivery of program objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field, or a degree combined with relevant experience in project management and capability development.

Requirements

Required:
Bachelor's

degree

from

an

accredited

university

in

a

related

field,

or

a

degree

combined

with

relevant experience

in

project

management

and

capability

development.
5+

years

of

Program/Project

Management

experience

within

the

last 10

years in a complex, diverse, and dynamic environment, preferably utilizing PRINCE2 or PMI methodologies.
Demonstrated

experience

within

the

last 5

years

in

capability

development

processes

related

to national and/or NATO military program development and acquisition phases.
Demonstrated

experience

within

the

last 5

years

in

program

management,

including prioritization, dependency management, reporting, benefits realization management, information management, consultancy, mentoring, and coaching.

2+

years

of

experience

within

the

last 10

years

working

with

the

NATO

Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model for capability development and implementation.

2+

years

of

experience

within

the

last 10

years

working

within

a

multinational organization, NATO Command Structure (NCS), or NATO Force Structure (NFS), with familiarity with NATO

agencies

and

their

roles

in

capability

development

and

implementation.

2+

years

of

experience

within

the

last 10

years

performing

Program Management Office (PMO) functions, including reporting and information management.

2+ years of experience within the last 10 years demonstrating effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering briefings and coordinating with diverse international stakeholders.
Candidates must clearly identify the specific tasks and responsibilities they have personally undertaken and completed when demonstrating their experience in capability development and program management.
Active NATO or country level Secret clearance