Closing the Gap Between Demand and Capacity in Naval Force Design
There is more demand for the Navy than the current force can meet. Today’s force is overused and as a result under-maintained.
Workforce Mobility Employee Spotlight: Alex Schmid
00:00 Available now on: Back to Blog Post When Alex Schmid joined Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), she expected to build technical modeling skills. What she found instead was an opportunity to shape her role much earlier than anticipated. Within her first year, Alex moved from learning new tools to contributing to mission-focused analysis and […]
Engineering the Human Interface: Why Fit is a Mission-Critical Requirement
00:00 Available now on: Back to Blog Post When Margaret “Maggi” Richard evaluates a piece of high-stakes equipment, she isn’t just looking at the hardware; she is looking for the friction points where a system fails its operator. Whether it is a glove that blunts a medic’s dexterity or a respirator mask that fails to […]
SPA’s Maritime Plaza Collaboration Space Opens to Support SLCM-N Collaboration
On January 12, Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) officially opened the Maritime Plaza Collaboration Space in Washington, D.C. The space was developed to support the Navy’s nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) team and culminated more than a year of planning and coordination among SPA, the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), and other SLCM-N industry partners. […]
SPA Featured on Great Day Washington: A Top Workplace and Growing Team
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) was recently featured on Great Day Washington, where Terry Benedict, president of SPA, discussed what makes the company a top workplace in Northern Virginia and why SPA continues to grow its workforce in support of national security missions. During the segment, Mr. Benedict highlighted SPA’s long-standing commitment to transparency, collaboration, […]
Leading the Charge in National Security: Insights from SPA’s CEO Rich Sawchak
In today’s complex and rapidly shifting national security environment, where technology drives mission priorities and innovation is critical, Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc. (SPA) stands as a trusted partner for US armed forces, the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and Homeland Security leaders. Rich Sawchak, CEO of SPA, recently joined Federal Drive host Terry Gerton in the […]
Paws with Purpose: How SPA’s Puppy Fleet Supports Veterans from the Ground Up
Honored as ACG National Capital’s Community Service Project of the Year When SPA Fellow and retired Navy Captain Bill Hoeft walks into the office with a playful Labrador puppy at his heels, he’s not just making coworkers smile—he’s helping shape the future for a veteran or first responder in need. Through SPA’s “Puppy Fleet” initiative, […]
Greener Together: How SPA Employees Are Driving Environmental Action
As spring arrives and Washington, DC area begins to green up, the GoGreen Employee Resource Group (ERG) of Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is already in motion—building momentum for a more sustainable workplace, a healthier planet, and a stronger connection with the communities we serve. GoGreen isn’t just a grassroots effort—it’s a growing force within […]
Honoring Service: How SPA Supports Veterans in the Workplace
Duty, integrity, excellence, and service before self—these are the hallmarks of the United States military. They are also the same values that define Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA). Founded over 50 years ago, SPA has remained committed to supporting national security for the U.S. and its allies across all domains—land, sea, air, space, and cyber. […]
Fostering the Next Generation of Nuclear Analysts: SPA’s Nuclear Analyst Community of Interest
Ensuring the credibility and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear deterrent requires not only technical expertise and strategic foresight but also a commitment to developing the next generation of nuclear analysts. At Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), this responsibility is embodied in the Nuclear Analyst Community of Interest (COI), founded and led by Tom Troyano, SPA’s […]