Systems Planning & Analysis

Do you know someone who would be a perfect fit for one of these roles? Refer a neighbor, friend, or colleague through SPA’s External Referral Program and you could receive a one-time payment up to $10,000! Monitoring and Compliance Analyst in Alexandria, VA https://lnkd.in/ebt2AmDu Cyberspace Operations Acquisition SME in Alexandria, VA https://lnkd.in/ePUfH_bn DevSecOps Technical SETA in Arlington, VA https://lnkd.in/eTMPTkRU SPA recognizes that friends, colleagues, and other external parties can provide exceptional referrals to our enterprise. We encourage individuals outside our company to assist us in attracting, hiring, and retaining the best talent for critical positions. Refer a candidate by typing the position titles above in the search bar here: https://lnkd.in/ejZmY8b9 #WeAreSPA #ExternalReferral

SPA is thrilled to welcome our new hires who joined our team in July! We look forward to advancing our mission together by providing objective, responsive, and trusted solutions for global national security clients. As we strengthen our 53-year presence across the US and worldwide, you've joined SPA at a perfect time. We're glad to have you on board! Find out why so many are choosing SPA here 👉 spa.com #WeAreSPA #Welcome #NewHires #JulyNewHires

There are currently more than 47,000 objects in orbit around Earth. "The space domain is now much more congested, populated by systems of various sizes, different orbital regimes, and operated by adversaries as well as ourselves," explains David Meteyer, PMP, Group Leader in the Space and Intelligence Division at SPA.   In the first edition of his FOCUS: SPA Perspectives "Space Force" series, Dave explores the importance of space domain awareness, building a culture for Guardians, and why this matters NOW.   Dave emphasizes, "we help understand the space environment, shape future architectures, and make sense of the information we're gathering. Space Domain Awareness is more than sensors—it is the connective tissue between detection, interpretation, and decision-making. Without it, space defense becomes guesswork."   Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/euZmTbAF #SpaceForce #WeAreSPA #FOCUS #SPAperspectives #thoughtleadership

Interns, today is all about you! Today, SPA's 71 interns presented their summer accomplishments and lessons learned to SPA leadership, their teams, and their peers. Our interns were met with challenging yet rewarding tasks that advanced not only their careers, but SPA's capabilities. Some of the topics presented were: 💡 Utilizing AI for Improving Nuclear Deterrence Mission 💡 Consequence Analysis of Nuclear Detonation on Critical Infrastructure 💡 Rapid Assessment of Platform Technologies to Expedite Response (RAPTER) 💡 Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Test Subject Compatibility 💡 Bridging the Gap Between Technology and the Warfighter 💡 Protecting America's Technological Edge from Chinese State-Affiliated Enterprises SPA CEO Rich Sawchak and President Terry Benedict expressed gratitude for their amazing projects and specialized contributions to SPA. After the presentations, the interns and attendees celebrated National Intern Day a day early with a custom cake. Mark your calendars! The application window for our 2026 internship class opens in October. At SPA, we offer challenging, paid internships that provide hands-on experience and growth opportunities. Many of our interns have joined the SPA family as full-time employees after graduation. If you are a college freshman, sophomore, or junior, an internship at SPA is one of the best opportunities you will encounter. #WeAreSPA #internship #apply

Our team knocks it out of the park! Yesterday, Intrepid, an SPA Company, hosted an Employee Appreciation Night at Toyota Field in Huntsville, AL. ⚾ Employees gathered to watch the Rocket City Trash Pandas face off against the Birmingham Barons in Toyota Field's Party Deck. Despite the 2-0 loss, our employees enjoyed some great food and even better conversation while cheering on the Trash Pandas. Thank you to all our employees for their hard work and dedication every day, and we're already looking forward to our next Employee Appreciation Night! #BeIntrepid #WeAreSPA #trashpanda #huntsville

Please join us in welcoming Ashley Grau, PHR, SHRM-CP, Vice President of HR, to the SPA team! Her extensive leadership background and strong expertise as a Human Resources Business Partner complements her breadth of experience in the core areas of HR and project management. Ashley has supported business development efforts and proposal teams, process improvement, and working groups. She will provide surge support for our projects and spearhead the rollout of new programs. We welcome Ashley in this critical role as our rapid growth continues! #WeAreSPA #welcome #humanresources

SPA and Intrepid, an SPA Company, will be attending the 2025 Space and Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium as Gold Sponsors at the 🗺️ Von Braun Center in Huntsville, AL. Mark your calendars 📅 for August 5 - 7 and meet our elite team of SMEs. Be sure to drop in at booth #325 📍 in the South Hall for a demo and learn about our combined strengths in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis; Systems Engineering and Integration; Acquisition Portfolio and Program Management; Future Force Assessment; Threat Intelligence Analysis; and Agile DevSecOps. Schedule a demo and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJytKCZ6 #WeAreSPA #spaceandmissile #huntsville #systemsengineering #threatintelligenceanalysis

Intrepid, an SPA Company, has an exciting opportunity as a Cybersecurity Analyst in Huntsville, AL. Responsibilities include evaluating and verifying access requests; monitoring, managing, and reporting Access Management activities through the Army Account Validation System; ensuring the user community understands and adheres to the necessary procedures and training required to maintain security. Join our team of talented professionals here: https://lnkd.in/eJHphQWM #WeAreSPA #BeIntrepid #applytoday #huntsville #cybersecurity

Intrepid, an SPA Company, leads the industry in helping organizations sustain and maintain ERP systems. We strengthen financial management, audit readiness, and system modernization to support enterprise sustainability and mission readiness across the DoD.

Setting the Industry Standard for Systems Engineering   Ed Stewart is SPA's Fellow for Systems Engineering and the Director for Navy and Marine Corps Initiatives. Ed joined SPA in 2021, bringing with him 37 years of civil service experience with the Department of the Navy. Prior to joining our team, Ed led enterprise-level systems engineering efforts to support Command product lines and lifecycles, ensuring that the Marine Corps Systems Command delivered integrated, interoperable, and certified warfighting capabilities.   Additionally, Ed is one of the three leaders of SPA's Office of Innovation, which aims to enhance our existing suite of software tools. These tools supercharge our workforce, making us better equipped to meet our clients' needs.   Learn more about how he supports the Systems Engineering mission here: https://lnkd.in/dJDp32Xt #WeAreSPA #SPAfellow #leadership #systemsengineering #thoughtleader