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.

The Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) group is seeking a Space Operations Analyst to provide on-site support in San Diego, CA to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) and Space Security & Defense Program (SSDP). The candidate would employ simulation system products in support of multi-domain military operations and the analytic process. Operations Analysts at SPA apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to identify and analyze trends in data science to solve real-world problems. Qualified candidates should be able to effectively communicate analytic results, future space capabilities, and modeling efforts to United States Space Force (USSF) stakeholders.

Assist Program Manager and Team Leads in the day-to-day execution of space systems analysis and operations research projects
• Support the development of digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools
• Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders
• Balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads
• Communicate analytic results and space technical information to internal and external stakeholders

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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. California Pay Transparency Range: $100K-$130K

Required Qualifications:

• Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or Operations Research Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years space operations or space acquisition experience
• 2+ years Operations Research / Systems Analysis experience
• Experience with DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and/or Commercial Satellite systems
• Top Secret SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications:

• STEM or Operations Research Master's Degree
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Systems Modeling Language
• Previous experience supporting space capabilities within NRO, SPACECOM, STRATCOM, INDOPACOM, and/or USSF