Communication Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

United States, California, El Segundo

May 02, 2025

Job Locations

US-CA-El Segundo

2025-19891

Category

Program Analysis

Security Clearance Requirement

Top Secret/ SCI

Type

Regular Full-Time

Level

Mid-level

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 Space and Intelligence Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge technologies and capabilities to meet those needs.

The Space Systems Group, part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force's Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities.

SPA has an immediate need for a Communications Analyst to support a U.S. Space Force customer.

Responsibilities

The duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

Write and develop speeches, documents, and articles for the U.S. Space Force.

Assess, develop, evaluate, consolidate, track status of, and report metrics for responses that answer technical and programmatic inquiries, working closely with the appropriate Delta/Division representatives.
Research, draft, and edit articles, speeches, and testimony on the Directorate, organization, missions, operations, and initiatives.
Review, coordinate, and process program information suitable for public release to industry, media, trade publications, international partners, and other program stakeholders.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
Master's degree or higher in English, Journalism, and/or Communications
12+ years of experience related to professional writing, editing, or technical writing
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy
Proficient with MS Windows and MS Office applications and software

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in supporting Federal Government acquisitions and/or contracts

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

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. California Pay Transparency Range: 120k - 180k.