Program Analyst - AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2025-19895)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, management or other relevant field
• 2+ years supporting defense manufacturing, Navy shipbuilding, or defense acquisition program initiatives, including project management experience
• Proven ability to navigate, coordinate, and communicate between government and private industry stakeholders
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, to perform data analysis and communicate to decision makers
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience working on Navy Undersea Warfare Systems, submarine, or other undersea related programs
• Direct experience working in defense manufacturing
• Experience supporting foreign military sales (FMS) and DoD Acquisition program(s)
• Experience developing or implementing advanced technology, supply chain, industrial base, or manufacturing improvement and risk reduction initiatives

The Program Analyst will act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to a high-profile client organization, with a focus on strengthening the submarine manufacturing industrial base in support of emerging AUKUS initiatives. This cross-functional role involves developing metrics, setting goals, capturing meeting outcomes, and supporting communication strategies within the AUKUS framework—both internally and among the trilateral partners.

The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of defense manufacturing and undersea warfare systems to help shape and implement strategies that advance the submarine supply chain and industrial capacity. This role requires navigating complex relationships across government and industry, managing planning and execution of key engagements, conducting detailed analysis, and supporting senior leader decision-making through clear, actionable reports and briefings.

This position is based out of SPA's Alexandria, VA HQ, with potential for light telework and some travel to client and stakeholder locations, including potential international travel.