Installation Energy Senior Analyst

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 a near-term need for an Installation Energy Senior Analyst to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities The candidate will support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization (ODASD (ER&O)) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment (OASD (EI&E)). ODASD (ER&O) sustains warfighting readiness and lethality by providing energy-related policy and governance for programs and activities that enable resilient, efficient, clean, and cyber-secure energy for Joint forces, weapon systems, and installations. The successful candidate will provide high-level support to ODASD (ER&O) staff across the full portfolio of installation energy programs, including assistance with resolving program/project execution issues, developing and coordinating communications/meetings, and execution of assigned special projects. The candidate will apply the competence to assist in the evaluation of installation energy initiatives. Assess partnerships with industry, utility companies, and public agencies as they relate to advancing DoD energy initiatives and use of all legislative and policy authorities. Conduct reviews of existing statutes, policies, guidance, legislation, and project timelines to determine gaps, impacts, and risks. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience, with 5 years of OSD/Service staff/Joint Staff experience Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to gain TS/SCI Experience supporting programs relating to energy efficiency and evaluating energy efficiency measures Experience with evaluating installation energy initiatives, assessing partnerships with industry as they relate to DoD energy initiatives, and use of legislative and policy authorities Experience with monitoring, collecting, maintaining, and producing analysis from broad datasets Experience developing and coordinating strategic communications and marketing and outreach strategies Comfortable engaging with senior personnel and providing written or verbal assessments supporting energy efficiency measures and recommendations Desired: Experience conducting installation energy audits Experience with the Energy Resilience Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) Active DoD TS/SCI