Gaming to Win: Expanding the Role of Digital Wargaming
Digital wargaming is gaining momentum across defense and beyond.
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.
Wargaming at the Edge of Reality: What Modern Conflict Now Demands
Wargaming is no longer a step removed from conflict. It is operating inside it.
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 […]
Introducing “Focus: SPA Perspectives”
Welcome to “Focus: SPA Perspectives,” our new blog which offers valuable insights, thought-provoking analyses, and expert perspectives on the complex and evolving landscape of national security. In line with our reputation as an objective, responsive, and trusted partner, our blog will cover: Defense Industry Trends: Timely, informed analysis of emerging developments shaping the defense sector, […]
Navigating the Future of Defense: Key Trends Shaping National Security
The national security landscape is shifting rapidly. Advances in technology, evolving geopolitical tensions, and the increasing complexity of modern warfare are challenging long-standing defense strategies. For senior military and government leaders, the challenge is not just keeping pace but staying ahead—anticipating change before it arrives and preparing accordingly. To support that effort, our latest e-book, […]