Careers

Join our talented staff and we’ll help you meet your full potential

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. 

External Referral
Bonus Program

SPA encourages persons unaffiliated with our business to assist us with attracting, hiring, and retaining the best talent for our hard to fill positions.

2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards

The five specific areas of workplace culture we are recognized for are: Innovation, Work-life Flexibility,  Compensation and Benefits, Leadership, and Purpose and Values.

Employees
Empowering our employees with leading-edge tools and technologies and fostering innovation to solve complex challenges.
Advanced Degrees
Investing in our employees at all levels with extensive training and professional development to enhance our support of critical missions.
Staff Cleared
Equipping our employees to serve as trusted agents who can help advance national security goals for our clients worldwide.

Our people, our strength

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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's internship program

SPA's internship program

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.

Many of our interns transition into full-time roles with SPA. The SPA internship program is a launchpad for future career growth!

Explore our Work Culture

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's internship program

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.

Many of our interns transition into full-time roles with SPA. The SPA internship program is a launchpad for future career growth!

What our employees are saying

What our employees are saying

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.

SPA Director, Strategic Division John Burton
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.

SPA Testimonial Jose S.
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.

SPA Testimonial Allison G.
Allison G.,

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.

SPA Director, Strategic Division John Burton

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.

SPA Testimonial Jose S.

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.

SPA Testimonial Allison G.

Allison G.,

Communications Specialist

An award-winning workplace

We’re home to the best employees in strategy, industrial and defense policy, systems engineering, advanced analytics, and program support.

USA Today Top Workplaces 2023-2025

Washington Post
Top Work Places

SPA ranks fifth of 24 in the largest companies category

US Department of Labor
HIRE Vets Gold

HIRE Vets Gold Medallion winner for seven consecutive years

USA Today
Top Work Places

2023-2025 Top Work Places by USA Today

An award-winning workplace

We’re home to the best employees in strategy, industrial and defense policy, systems engineering, advanced analytics, and program support.

HIRE Vets Gold Medallion
USA Today Top Workplaces 2023-2025
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