Executive Assistant - AUKUS

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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The AUKUS Group, within SPA's Sea, Land, and Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA's AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Program Office and associated partner organizations. Analysts and Engineers supporting AUKUS will continue SPA's decades of support to the undersea force and assist in developing a trilateral submarine force for the future. This is a high-profile, major international program of significant importance to the future of the US Navy and its partners in an era of renewed strategic competition.

SPA has an immediate need for an Executive Assistant supporting the AUKUS trilateral nuclear powered submarine program. #MC

In this role, the Executive Assistant will support the AUKUS program office. Responsibilities will include 1) Direct support to the program Phase Lead 2) Executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations, 3) Coordinating schedules with the rest of the AUKUS EAs to ensure event are attended & the office is covered 4) Coordinating travel 5) Formulating process improvement recommendations to ensure a smooth operation of the office, and 6) and working with international partners to synchronize schedules. This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard.

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. Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $110-130k.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration (or other relevant field).
• 5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant within DoD.
• Proven experience working in a flag level front office.
• Experience with executive scheduling, Defense Travel System, and front office support.
• Strong administrative, organizational and analytical skills and the willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Current DoD SECRET clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a Navy acquisition program office.
• Service as a senior enlisted or warrant officer in the US Navy.
• Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.