Careers
Join our talented staff and we’ll help you meet your full potential
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.Â
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.
The five specific areas of workplace culture we are recognized for are: Innovation, Work-life Flexibility, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership, and Purpose and Values.
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Our people, our strength
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.
- Work-life balance supported by our employee-centric culture
- Growth and mentoring through Employee Resource Groups
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous, qualified 401K plan with company contribution
- Education assistance and professional certifications
- Advancement opportunities and job mobility through career tracks program
- Community involvement through SPA-sponsored events
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.
- Work on meaningful projects that often contribute directly to client deliverables
- Participate in corporate-sponsored sessions with key leadership to gain visibility into business operations
- Present accomplishments to executive leadership
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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.
- Work on meaningful projects that often contribute directly to client deliverables
- Participate in corporate-sponsored sessions with key leadership to gain visibility into business operations
- Present accomplishments to executive leadership
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
An award-winning workplace
We’re home to the best employees in strategy, industrial and defense policy, systems engineering, advanced analytics, and program support.
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.
