Systems Planning & Analysis

10/18/2026

“It comes down to getting the reps in.”

Operating in a contested electromagnetic spectrum requires coordination across military and Intelligence Community organizations, particularly when multiple systems must operate in the same environment.

SPA's Jordan Riedel, Director of Electromagnetic Mission Systems, emphasizes the importance of bringing operators, acquisition teams, and test communities together for realistic exercises that expose interoperability challenges and prepare forces for disruption.

Read our latest blog for more of Jordan's insights on electronic warfare readiness and resilience: https://hubs.la/Q04Bs7xG0

10/16/2026

If you're looking for work in Washington, DC, check out this job: Systems Engineer - https://bit.ly/3U5JUKm

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 e...

10/16/2026

Dahlgren has a long history of tackling some of the Navy's toughest technical challenges. It's a community where SPA sees tremendous opportunity to contribute.

Building on more than 50 years of work alongside the US Navy, we're growing our presence in the region and bringing our engineering and analytical expertise closer to the Navy missions and technical community in Dahlgren.

Get to know SPA in Dahlgren: https://hubs.la/Q04BlCl30

10/15/2026

Building Smarter, Stronger C‑UAS Defenses

By integrating mission engineering, policy expertise, digital wargaming, live-flight threat emulation, and data‑driven evaluation, we deliver resilient, tailored C‑UAS strategies that enhance operational readiness. SPA’s Full Lifecycle C‑UAS Solution helps organizations anticipate emerging threats, choose the right systems, and validate performance through real‑world testing.

Join SPA Operations Research Analyst Spencer Pitcher at TechNet Indo‑Pacific October 26–29.

Your questions answered at booth #512: https://hubs.la/Q04BjRfC0

10/15/2026

Strong missions call for exceptional teams, and we are building ours with purpose and momentum.

SPA recently welcomed more than 65 professionals to an Open House at the SPA Arlington Research Collaboration Center (SPARCC). We enjoyed many meaningful conversations about building rewarding careers while advancing important national security missions.

Our recruiting efforts continue, with several critical positions currently available:
🔹Briefing Coordinator: https://hubs.la/Q04BjLB80
🔹Principal Technical Advisor: https://hubs.la/Q04BjLL50
🔹Action Officer: https://hubs.la/Q04BjLfY0
🔹Front Office Aide: https://hubs.la/Q04BjLfZ0

We are proud of this strong start, and we remain focused on assembling the talented, mission-driven team needed to deliver for our client. Explore these opportunities and join us in supporting work that truly matters. Reach out to [email protected] with any additional questions.

10/15/2026

The first course of action shouldn't have to wait on days of preparation.

SPA AthenaSight™ gives mission teams greater control over digital wargaming without relying on external facilitation. As operational requirements evolve, teams can test new approaches and assess their implications in a collaborative environment.

Now commercially available, AthenaSight can be licensed and deployed directly by national security organizations.

Take a closer look at AthenaSight and request a personal demo: https://hubs.la/Q04Bhrr-0

10/14/2026

We're hiring! Read about our latest job opening here: Systems Engineer - Senior/SME - https://bit.ly/3UrZ4d1

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 e...

10/14/2026

Plan, Test, and Refine the Mission.

SPA AthenaSight™ is now commercially available, giving national security organizations a direct path to evaluate, license, and deploy the technology.

Built for mission planning, wargaming, and operational assessment, AthenaSight enables teams to develop scenarios, examine courses of action, and assess operational alternatives in a collaborative digital environment.

Already applied across Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard missions, AthenaSight brings proven capabilities to organizations tackling complex operational challenges.

Explore the commercial release and see how AthenaSight is advancing mission planning and wargaming: https://hubs.la/Q04B7sNf0

10/13/2026

John Boyd's influence on military strategy extends far beyond the cockpit.

Decades after Boyd helped shape modern maneuver warfare, his ideas remain relevant on today's battlefield, where AI, drones, and information warfare are changing how conflicts unfold.

SPA Military Operations Analyst Brown, a retired Marine Corps officer and author of "A New Conception of War," joins host Aaron MacLean on the School of War podcast to discuss Boyd's influence on Marine Corps warfighting doctrine, the OODA loop, and lessons from ongoing conflicts.

Hear why Boyd's thinking still matters:

John Boyd was one of the most influential military thinkers of the ...

10/13/2026

SPA was proud to serve as a Platinum Sponsor of the Border Patrol Foundation's Honoring the Green Golf Tournament. As a Border Patrol Foundation National Partner, we're honored to stand alongside an organization dedicated to remembering fallen US Border Patrol agents and supporting their families through loss, injury, illness, and hardship. Thank you to the Foundation, the agents and everyone who helped make the day a success. We're grateful to support those who serve and sacrifice to keep our nation secure.

To support the Foundation’s mission, visit: https://hubs.la/Q04B3qX30