Leading the Charge in National Security: Insights from SPA’s CEO Rich Sawchak
In today’s complex and rapidly shifting national security environment, where technology drives mission priorities and innovation is critical, Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc. (SPA) stands as a trusted partner for US armed forces, the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and Homeland Security leaders. Rich Sawchak, CEO of SPA, recently joined Federal Drive host Terry Gerton in the “Go
SPA Expands Global Footprint While Strengthening Its Culture of Excellence
In a recent episode of Federal News Network’s The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton, SPA CEO Rich Sawchak discussed the company’s rapid growth and enduring culture of excellence. Featured in the article From Legacy to Leading Edge, Sawchak noted that SPA has tripled in size over the past three years while maintaining its long-standing commitment to quality, workforce development, and mission rea
From Hazard Maps to Objective Paths — Reimagining Risk for Modern Program Managers
Imagine you're driving to a destination on a foggy road. Instead of looking ahead, you focus on all the hazards around you and navigate with your rearview mirror. That’s not how anyone drives—but that’s how most organizations manage risk.
Global Reflections: Insights from the Inaugural Wargaming Conference in Poland
On October 14-15, 2025, I was privileged to attend the inaugural conference on “Wargaming as an Analytical and Training Tool in Military and Civilian Environment,” held at the General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces (AWL) in Wrocław, Poland. In some ways, the genesis of the conference itself, along with my attendance, was the result of one of the fun quirks of the profe
Space Isn’t the Final Frontier—It’s the Front Line
Henry Heren, a senior instructor on the Mission Operations Directorate Enterprise Training (MODET) team at Systems Planning & Analysis, recently authored “Space Isn’t a Sanctuary—It’s a Battlefield. Time to Act Like It.” His article appears in Spacepower Magazine, a publication by the Space Force Association, an independent nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting the U.S. Sp
SPA Acquires Group W, Expanding Support for Mission Critical Modeling and Simulation Across All Domains
Alexandria, Virginia – Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights supporting complex national security programs and defense priorities, has acquired Group W, a premier data science and defense analytics company with a core focus on modeling and simulation and wargaming capabilities to the DoD.
