Job Description

Senior HR/Personnel Support Specialist

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 professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc!

The Space Systems Group (SSG), 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. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!

SPA has an immediate need for a Senior HR/Personnel Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

The Senior HR & Personnel Support Specialist provides executive-level personnel administration, workforce management, and human resources support to U.S. Space Force and national security space organizations.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Personnel Administration & Workforce Support

• Provide senior-level personnel and administrative support to leadership and staff.
• Track and process personnel actions, staffing documentation, onboarding packages, awards, evaluations, and organizational records.
• Coordinate civilian, military, and contractor personnel actions.
• Support workforce management activities including staffing status reporting, billet tracking, personnel readiness, and accountability.

Executive & Organizational Support

• Coordinate schedules, meetings, suspense actions, and leadership task management.
• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, briefing materials, staffing packages, and reports.
• Support onboarding, out-processing, visitor control requests, CAC coordination, and account access activities.
• Support travel coordination, conference planning, and administrative logistics.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force guidance.
• Maintain personnel databases, trackers, and reporting systems.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and workflow visibility.
• Handle sensitive personnel information within secure environments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting HR, personnel administration, executive administration, or workforce support activities
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or related federal organizations
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting SSC, NRO, or national security space organizations
• Familiarity with military awards, evaluations, staffing packages, and executive correspondence
• Experience supporting senior leadership or headquarters staff environments

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