Careers
Students & Graduates
We value the innovation, drive, and intellectual diversity that interns and recent graduates bring to solve the Nation’s hardest challenges.
Make a difference, be valued, grow
We offer a variety of methods for employing your skills in meaningful ways. Whether as a team member, team leader, or technical expert, you will make a difference by affecting national security decisions. We value your initiative, your academic rigor, and your unique perspectives. Together, with colleagues of diverse experiences and skills, you will contribute to solving our clients’ biggest challenges.
At SPA, we know our staff is the engine that powers our capabilities and services. To keep the engine in top condition, we offer flexible opportunities for continued growth. We provide education and professional certification benefits while offering a variety of projects to hone your skills. We also foster a healthy work-life balance by encouraging employees to build connections inside and outside of the office.
Here are some additional advantages of being an SPA professional:
Competitive compensation package
Education, training, and technical certification assistance
Commuter benefits
Robust summer and year-long internship opportunities
Graduate internship program offering benefits and advancement opportunities
Opportunities to support cleared work
At SPA, we welcome the skills, ideas, and energy you can bring to our workforce.
Interns and recent graduates are integral members of the SPA family and bring initiative and innovative perspectives to our teams.
A significant number of SPA employees are interns or recent graduates
As a growing company, we look to our future workforce to help us shape and evolve our capabilities and offerings.
We offer paid internships each year
Our best-in-class internship program is highly sought after because our interns gain meaningful practical experience.
The majority of our employees have advanced degrees
Our staff possesses the intellect and the drive to solve our Nation’s most critical challenges.
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Employee Spotlight
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SPA 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.
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