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At SPA, we focus on national security challenges facing our country’s leadership every day. Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first position, prior military, or an experienced professional, we seek problem solvers and strategic thinkers who thrive on tough challenges and have a passion for affecting critical decisions that matter to our nation.Â
SPA encourages persons unaffiliated with our business to assist us with attracting, hiring, and retaining the best talent for our hard to fill positions.
The five specific areas of workplace culture we are recognized for are: Innovation, Work-life Flexibility, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership, and Purpose and Values.
We believe there is no substitute for the value our people bring to our nation, our clients, and our company. We cultivate a collaborative environment where we foster analytical rigor and respect for ideas. Our employees have the freedom and flexibility to develop meaningful solutions as a team that strike at the core of the problem.
While our employees are busy tackling real-world concerns, we are investing in our employees’ well-being.
SPA offers a robust internship program that welcomes over 50 summer interns annually, with many continuing part-time throughout the academic year. Our highly competitive selection process draws an average of 100 applications per position, ensuring we attract top-tier talent. SPA interns are paid and have the unique opportunity to pursue a sought-after Security Clearance.
SPA cares about the communities we serve. We partner with various organizations to give back throughout the year and support employee volunteer efforts.
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SPA offers a robust internship program that welcomes over 50 summer interns annually, with many continuing part-time throughout the academic year. Our highly competitive selection process draws an average of 100 applications per position, ensuring we attract top-tier talent. SPA interns are paid and have the unique opportunity to pursue a sought-after Security Clearance.
Division Director
Systems Engineer
Communications Specialist
SPA's concern for the individual has never changed. It's a core fundamental for us. We encourage everyone to learn new things. We want to see different perspectives and backgrounds on problem solving. The core of all we do is analysis.
John B.,
Division Director
We’re ensuring that we make a difference in our community and getting fresh perspectives. You really feel a sense of completeness more so than from any other company, and that really leaves an impression outside of the building.
Jose S.,
Systems Engineer
It really is eye-opening to see how impactful my position has been, even when I started as an intern. At SPA, my voice is heard, and every day brings new possibilities.
Allison G.,
Communications Specialist
We’re home to the best employees in strategy, industrial and defense policy, systems engineering, advanced analytics, and program support.
SPA ranks fifth of 24 in the largest companies category
HIRE Vets Gold Medallion winner for seven consecutive years
2023-2025 Top Work Places by USA Today
We’re home to the best employees in strategy, industrial and defense policy, systems engineering, advanced analytics, and program support.