Military Operations Intern Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 20588)

Description

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. The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. 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 Military Operations Intern to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic problem solver currently attending undergraduate or graduate institution to assist senior analysts, programmers, and researchers working to address some of the most critical issues facing the DoD today. This internship will provide a variety of opportunities to support OUSD(R&E), including but not limited to: analyzing critical challenges to the Joint Force and identifying potential technology solutions, analyzing the DoD's funded technology and engineering investments, analyzing military capabilities and technology investments of foreign partner nations, analyzing global military and technology policy, and providing support to wargame execution. This individual will work as a part-time intern through the fall and spring semesters. Work with our multidisciplinary team to analyze complex problem spaces, including emerging technology, military systems, and financial analysis. Contribute to briefing materials that impact senior defense leader decisions. Leverage and/or develop analytic software that ranges in complexity from simple, Excel-based analyst tools to robust military modeling and simulation in proprietary toolsets. Qualifications Required Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytics, Systems Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field Demonstrated ability analyzing technical and non-technical problems by developing research questions, implementing appropriate analytical methods, and presenting results Interest and experience in assessing emerging technologies for military capabilities in future operating environments Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated multitasking skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Able to work onsite at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA Active DoD Secret clearance Desired Professional experience and interest in any of the following: Military operations research and analysis Mathematical models to solve targeted problems Data gathering, cleaning, and analysis Current DoD TS/SCI clearance

Qualifications

Required Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytics, Systems Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field Demonstrated ability analyzing technical and non-technical problems by developing research questions, implementing appropriate analytical methods, and presenting results Interest and experience in assessing emerging technologies for military capabilities in future operating environments Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated multitasking skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Able to work onsite at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA Active DoD Secret clearance Desired Professional experience and interest in any of the following: Military operations research and analysis Mathematical models to solve targeted problems Data gathering, cleaning, and analysis Current DoD TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic problem solver currently attending undergraduate or graduate institution to assist senior analysts, programmers, and researchers working to address some of the most critical issues facing the DoD today. This internship will provide a variety of opportunities to support OUSD(R&E), including but not limited to: analyzing critical challenges to the Joint Force and identifying potential technology solutions, analyzing the DoD's funded technology and engineering investments, analyzing military capabilities and technology investments of foreign partner nations, analyzing global military and technology policy, and providing support to wargame execution. This individual will work as a part-time intern through the fall and spring semesters. Work with our multidisciplinary team to analyze complex problem spaces, including emerging technology, military systems, and financial analysis. Contribute to briefing materials that impact senior defense leader decisions. Leverage and/or develop analytic software that ranges in complexity from simple, Excel-based analyst tools to robust military modeling and simulation in proprietary toolsets.