Sr. Military Operations Analyst
 Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. | |
 United States, Virginia, Arlington | |
 Jan 28, 2026 | |
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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. 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 a Sr. Military Operations Analyst to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA. Responsibilities SPA seeks a former Special Operations Force service member with operational expertise to directly support the DARPA Front Office. The candidate will be a bridge-maker between DARPA senior staff/Program Managers and the Service, Combatant Command, and DoD organizations to establish enduring relationships and create advocacy for DARPA technology. Primary responsibilities will include serving as a liaison between DARPA offices and U.S. Special Operations Command personnel, specifically to provide information and operational counsel to ensure that DARPA senior staff and PMs are aware of DoD operational challenges, capability gaps, and current and future concepts of operations. The successful candidate will assist in determining the technology application to address military operations challenges, identify relevant operational program concepts, and provide technical advice and recommendations on emerging military warfare and potential application of DARPA technology. Deliver counsel through written analysis, presentations, and other products for technology demonstrations, evaluations, and transitions. Candidate will also be responsible for updating knowledge management frameworks utilized by DARPA for enterprise management and coordination. Qualifications Required:
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