Senior Program Analyst - Defense Programs
Systems Planning & Analysis
Arlington, VA · Posted November 1, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for education pay after cost of living$124k · of 8
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- #3Best cities for government pay after cost of living$140k · of 18
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About the job
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Program Analyst Lead to provide onsite DARPA support in Arlington, VA. The role emphasizes evaluating programmatic and technical risk, coordinating meetings, and delivering clear, concise documents for the PM and senior...