Rethinking Cybersecurity: A Strategic Shift for the DoD
As cyber threats escalate and evolve, the Department of Defense (DoD) faces the imperative of rethinking how cybersecurity is integrated into military operations. Cybersecurity must transition from being perceived as a peripheral concern—often relegated to technical support roles—to being treated as a fundamental component of strategic military operations.
Systems Planning & Analysis Achieves Washington Post Top Workplace Designation for 12th Year in a Row
Alexandria, VA—Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insight and technical innovation supporting critical national security objectives, has been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the twelfth year in a row. SPA is one of only eight companies to have earned this twelve-year distinction since the Top Workplaces award was established in
Paws with Purpose: How SPA’s Puppy Fleet Supports Veterans from the Ground Up
When SPA Fellow and retired Navy Captain Bill Hoeft walks into the office with a playful Labrador puppy at his heels, he’s not just making coworkers smile—he’s helping shape the future for a veteran or first responder in need.
Putting Force Design First – Logically
In a time of accelerating threats and rapid technological shifts, the U.S. military should reconsider how it approaches force design in its modernization process. Force design represents the logical first step in force modernization—and it should be performed concurrently with development and employment, not sequentially as current doctrine suggests.
Strengthening National Cyber Resilience: Beyond Compliance to Mission Assurance
Imagine a critical military operation grinding to a halt—not because of a kinetic attack, but because of a single compromised network connection. This isn't a hypothetical scenario, but a very real vulnerability in today’s increasingly digital battlefields.
Association for Corporate Growth Honors SPA for “Puppy Fleet” Community Service
Alexandria, VA—Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insight and technical innovation supporting critical national security objectives, is pleased to announce that Dave Hearding has been honored by WashingtonExec as 2025 Chief Growth Officer of the Year. Dave leads SPA’s Corporate Growth Office, where he has overseen market leading revenue growt
