AUKUS UK Operations Manager in Bristol

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.

Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to Director Submarine Program directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Director Submarine Program unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia‑class SSN program, the new SSN‑X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.

Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Program will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting‑edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high‑profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.

Responsibilities

SPA has an immediate need for a candidate to serve as the AUKUS Phase 3 UK Operations Manager. The AUKUS UK Operations Manager will support AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (I&A) personnel working in the United Kingdom at various government and industry facilities. Support to AUKUS I&A personnel will include, but not be limited to:

• Planning for and executing AUKUS‑related meetings and workshops with other AUKUS I&A and NAVSEA personnel and outside entities including UK MOD and defence contractor personnel, U.S. submarine shipbuilder personnel, and Australian Department of Defence and Australian defence contractor personnel;
• Submitting and processing foreign visit requests and requests for visits;
• Executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations for briefing AUKUS flag‑level personnel;
• Conducting foreign disclosure review of U.S. technical information;
• Assisting with Requests For Information (RFI) from the UK Submarine Delivery Agency;
• Coordination of directorate initiatives and task tracking;
• Developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures.

This position is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. There will be some opportunity to travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations. There may be an opportunity for possible light telework.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or science/technical field
• 10+ years professional experience
• Ability to communicate task and project status to the Government clients at the O-5/6/GS-14/15 level effectively including creating verbal and written communication products
• Strong administrative, organizational, and analytical skills and the willingness to learn and build relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated strength in analysis and problem solving, paired with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications
• The ability to work onsite, up to full time, depending upon client needs
• Current DoD SECRET clearance with the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with US Navy submarine operations, certification, and maintenance
• Experience supporting a NAVSEA acquisition program office
• Experience/knowledge of Navy acquisition program office organizations and processes
• Experience with Team Submarine
• Experience working with international partners
• Experience in a DoD/client‑facing environment