NEWS
- Alexandria, VA | February 18, 2026
SPA Appoints Douglas Coleman as Chief Legal Officer
Alexandria, Virginia – Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights supporting complex national security programs and defense priorities, has appointed Doug Coleman as Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
Mr. Coleman brings more than 25 years of legal leadership experience supporting aerospace, defense, and advanced technology organizations. He has served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams and boards of directors, guiding legal strategy, governance, compliance, litigation management, and commercial and government contracting in highly regulated environments.
“Doug brings deep expertise in legal strategy and governance that will support SPA’s continued growth and mission delivery. His leadership strengthens our executive team.”
Before joining SPA, Mr. Coleman served as Regional General Counsel for the Americas for ABB’s Motion business area, where he led legal strategy and operations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Earlier in his career, Mr. Coleman held senior legal leadership roles at Reliable Robotics, Aerion Corporation, Spirit AeroSystems, BAE Systems, and Curtiss-Wright Corporation. He began his legal career as a trial attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
At SPA, Mr. Coleman will lead the company’s legal strategy and oversee legal, governance, compliance, contracts, and risk-management functions in support of SPA’s continued growth and mission delivery across the defense and national security community. Mr. Coleman will partner closely with SPA leadership to support the company’s employees, customers, and long-term strategic priorities.
