Action Officer

Systems Planning and Analysis • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future. We have an immediate need for an Action Officer to provide onsite support out of Arlingon, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience solving financial, business, administrative, and program management problems
• Active DoD Secret clearance and able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Demonstrated proficiency using modern PC techniques, systems, and tool such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Experience in a research and development (R&D) environment
• Prior experience supporting DARPA

Responsibilities

• SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated Action Officer to engage with the research and development community to organize meetings, develop briefings to technical and non-technical audiences, and interact with multiple internal and external personnel with excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills on a daily basis.
• The candidate's primary function will be in direct support of the Chiefs of Staff and will work closely with the Director’s Office (DIRO) Front Office Lead, Briefing Coordinators, and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive and seamless technical and administrative support to DIRO leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees