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SPA’s Dave Hearding Wins WashingtonExec Chief Growth Officer of the Year

Alexandria, VA—Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insight and technical innovation supporting critical national security objectives, is pleased to announce that Dave Hearding has been honored by WashingtonExec as 2025 Chief Growth Officer of the Year. Dave leads SPA’s Corporate Growth Office, where he has overseen market leading revenue growth for more than a decade. The award recognizes deep expertise and accomplishments in new business growth, revenue generation, and market expansion.

June 6, 2025

WashingtonExec names SPA's Chief Information Officer, Chad Materniak, as one of their top CIO execs to watch in 2025

WashingtonExec Names SPA’s Chad Materniak a Top CIO to Watch in 2025

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of advisory services in support of critical national security objectives, celebrates the achievements of Chief Information Officer (CIO) Chad Materniak, recently featured in WashingtonExec’s “Top CIO Execs to Watch in 2025.”

November 14, 2024

SPA’s Michelle Howell Wins WashingtonExec Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of advisory services supporting critical national security objectives, is pleased to announce that Michelle Howell has been honored by WashingtonExec as 2024 Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year.

June 10, 2024

SPA Nets Three Finalists for WashingtonExec 2022 Pinnacle Awards

Three executives from Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), are finalists for the 2022 Pinnacle Awards. Sponsored by WashingtonExec, the awards recognize the most effective and innovative executives in government and industry.

October 13, 2022

SPA Australia VP Mary Hill Awarded Bronze Commendation from Australian Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force has awarded its Bronze Commendation to Mary Hill, Vice President and General Manager for Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) Australia.

December 29, 2021

Corporate Development VP at SPA Named Finalist for Pinnacle Award

Corporate Development VP at Systems Planning and Analysis Named Finalist for Pinnacle Award

David Hearding, Senior Vice President for Corporate Development at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., has been named a finalist for the 2021 WashingtonExec Pinnacle Award in the Business Development Executive of the Year category. The award recognizes exceptional leadership in achieving critical business development successes and milestones.

October 18, 2021

SPA’s Dave Hearding Wins WashingtonExec Chief Growth Officer of the Year

WashingtonExec Names SPA’s Chad Materniak a Top CIO to Watch in 2025

SPA’s Michelle Howell Wins WashingtonExec Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year

SPA Nets Three Finalists for WashingtonExec 2022 Pinnacle Awards

SPA Australia VP Mary Hill Awarded Bronze Commendation from Australian Defence Force

Corporate Development VP at Systems Planning and Analysis Named Finalist for Pinnacle Award

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