Category: Focus - SPA Perspectives

Mission-Driven Messaging: The Power of Strategic Communications

SPA is committed to providing innovative solutions to the most challenging national security problems facing the U.S. and our allies. In the high-stakes world of national defense, how well you communicate about your mission is vital to long-term success.

22

Apr

Greener Together: How SPA Employees Are Driving Environmental Action

As spring arrives and Washington, DC area begins to green up, the GoGreen Employee Resource Group (ERG) of Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is already in motion—building momentum for a more sustainable workplace, a healthier planet, and a stronger connection with the communities we serve.

09

Apr

Focus - SPA PerspectivesSPA Community and Culture

Honoring Service: How SPA Supports Veterans in the Workplace

Duty, integrity, excellence, and service before self—these are the hallmarks of the United States military. They are also the same values that define Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA). Founded over 50 years ago, SPA has remained committed to supporting national security for the U.S. and its allies across all domains—land, sea, air, space, and cyber.

26

Mar

CapabilitiesFellowsFocus - SPA PerspectivesProfessional DevelopmentSPA Community and CultureStrategy, Policy, and Doctrine Development

Fostering the Next Generation of Nuclear Analysts: SPA’s Nuclear Analyst Community of Interest

Ensuring the credibility and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear deterrent requires not only technical expertise and strategic foresight but also a commitment to developing the next generation of nuclear analysts. At Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), this responsibility is embodied in the Nuclear Analyst Community of Interest (COI), founded and led by Tom Troyano, SPA’s Fellow for Nuclear Moder

26

Mar

Acquisition Portfolio and Program ManagementAI/ML and Decision AnalyticsCapabilitiesFocus - SPA PerspectivesFuture Force AssessmentModeling, Simulation, and AnalysisNational Security and Infrastructure ProtectionSoftware, Cyber, and Cloud ComputingStrategy, Policy, and Doctrine DevelopmentSystems Engineering and IntegrationTrends

Navigating the Future of Defense: Key Trends Shaping National Security

The national security landscape is shifting rapidly. Advances in technology, evolving geopolitical tensions, and the increasing complexity of modern warfare are challenging long-standing defense strategies. For senior military and government leaders, the challenge is not just keeping pace but staying ahead—anticipating change before it arrives and preparing accordingly.

26

Mar

CapabilitiesFellowsFocus - SPA PerspectivesFuture Force Assessment

Shaping the Future of Force Design and Structure in an Era of Rapid Technological Change

In an age where technology evolves at a breakneck pace, military strategies must adapt to maintain relevance and effectiveness. The Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 (FD2030) initiative represents a bold step forward—not just in acquiring cutting-edge technologies but in creating an integrated, systems-oriented approach to warfare. 