Differentiated Capabilities
We effectively inform decision-makers by combining program management, rich technical expertise, and analytical insights.
Make decisions with confidence
For 50 years, we have partnered with our clients to help inform decisions that have strategic and lasting impacts on national security. At SPA, we provide decision-makers with a holistic view of the drivers for a decision. Whether it is optimizing the best way to maintain and deploy assets, or engineering solutions to prevent the unimaginable, we are committed to our clients’ mission success. Every mission is personal to us. Our distinctive blend of highly educated personnel and subject matter experts combined with our cleared facilities and our ability to apply our suite of tailored software tools enable us to identify defensible solutions backed by sound analysis.
Knowledge-Based, Data-Driven, Defensible Solutions
Advanced Analytics
Since our inception, advanced analytics has been the cornerstone of our client support, transforming the decision-making process along the way.
- Operations Research
- Data Science
- Modeling and Simulation
- Wargaming
- Predictive Analytics
- Risk Assessments
- Analysis of Alternatives
- Synthetic Environment
- Cost Benefit Analysis/Independent Cost Determination (CBA/ICD)
- Threat Analysis
Data-driven Solutions
Our expert support spans a system’s lifecycle, starting with Research and Development and extending through system retirement.
- Research and Development
- Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Testing and Evaluation
- Engineering Management
- Performance Optimization
- Outcome Verification
- Support of programmatic objectives for enterprise-level organization
- Military Utility Assessments
- Industrial Base/Supply Chain
- Economic Warfare
Strategic Policy and Program Support
Our staff of subject matter experts have supported the development of national security strategy and policy for nearly five decades.
- Defense Strategy and Policy
- Cybersecurity Policy
- Deterrence Strategy and Assessments
- Arms Control and Treaty Analysis
- Organization Structure and Process Development
- Strategic Planning and Decision Support
- Protection of Defense Industrial Base
- Business Process Engineering
- Training/Instructional Design
Integrated Program Management
Our highly credentialed staff offers a range of cross-functional services that ensure cost-effective resource allocation and program support.
- Cost Estimation
- Schedule/EVM Analysis
- Risk Management
- Strategic, Executive Acquisition Spt
- Program Assessments
- Manpower Studies
- Acquisition Management
- Program Objective Memoranda (POM) Analysis
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Financial Management
Specialized Engineering Support
Our specialized support runs the gamut from integrated logistics to securing critical assets and emergency response.
- Research and Development Support
- Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance Support
- Integrated Logistics
- Design Implementation
- Test, Evaluation and IV&V
- Mission Assurance
- Safety and Security of Critical Assets
- Missile Production Support
- Emergency Response
- Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Digital Engineering
DevOps + Agile
Decisions are complex. Our purpose-built software tools simplify the decision-making process with defensible analysis.
- Collaborative Software Factory Spt
- Rapidly-deployed Warfighter Apps
- Full Stack Development
- Platform Information Assurance
- Extreme Programming, Test-Driven Development, and Continuous Delivery
- UX/UI Design
- Cyber Security/RMF Compliance