About Us
Objective
For more than 50 years, we’ve delivered clear, unbiased insights shaping national security.
Responsive
We move at mission speed, combining systems engineering, technical expertise, and analysis.
Trusted
Our clients rely on us for their most critical missions, knowing we deliver defensible strategies.
“We bring the best and brightest team together to provide data-driven, integrated strategies that enable timely, informed decisions on the nation’s most critical challenges.”
Terry Benedict, SPA President
Mission
Vision
Values
To advance national security through innovative strategies and data-driven approaches.
TTruth
We have the integrity and technical intelligence to provide the client what they need, when they need it, to help solve today’s and future challenges.
RRespect
Our respect for employees and clients fosters the environment needed to execute the mission and deliver results that matter.
UUniqueness
Our culture, technical depth, and differentiated technologies enable unmatched mastery of the national security domains we support.
SSuccess
We are successful when our clients are successful.
TTeamwork
We are a talented and global workforce, fully empowered to assist our clients in advancing national security.
EExcellence
We maintain our reputation for excellence by consistently delivering the highest quality, unbiased, and objective advice.
DDedication
We are committed to the advancement of our employees, clients, and the national security mission.
Mission
To advance national security through innovative strategies and data-driven approaches.
Vision
Be the premier, TRUSTED global provider of analytical insights for critical national security programs.
Values
TTruth
We have the integrity and technical intelligence to provide the client what they need, when they need it, to help solve today’s and future challenges.
RRespect
Our respect for employees and clients fosters the environment needed to execute the mission and deliver results that matter.
UUniqueness
Our culture, technical depth, and differentiated technologies enable unmatched mastery of the national security domains we support.
SSuccess
We are successful when our clients are successful.
TTeamwork
We are a talented and global workforce, fully empowered to assist our clients in advancing national security.
EExcellence
We maintain our reputation for excellence by consistently delivering the highest quality, unbiased, and objective advice.
DDedication
We are committed to the advancement of our employees, clients, and the national security mission.
Quality
ISO-9001
ISO-9001
ISO 9001 certifies that a company’s quality management system meets global standards for consistency and improvement.
CMMI/SVC ML3
CMMI/SVC ML3
CMMI/SVC ML3 certifies that an organization’s service delivery processes are formally defined, standardized, and continuously improved to meet Capability Maturity Model Integration Level 3.
"Quality is the underpinning of our culture, and our goal is to ensure the highest possible standards in everything we do."
Rich Sawchak, CEO
Awards
Washington Post Top Workplaces
SPA ranks fifth of 24 in the largest companies category
US Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold
HIRE Vets Gold Medallion winner for eight consecutive years
USA Today Top Workplaces
2023-2025 Top Workplaces by USA Today
