Systems Planning and Analysis,Inc.

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Systems Planning and Analysis,Inc.
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SPAs Mission Statement

• To provide top-level decision makers with timely
  and objective assessments that integrate the
  technical, operational, programmatic, policy and
  business aspects of national security issues.

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SPA Organization

• Joint/Navy Analysis and Assessment Division
• Joint Warfare Analysis Division
• Undersea Systems and Technology Division
• Systems Engineering and Analysis Division
• Homeland Security Division

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Functions

• Force Structure Analysis
• Warfare Analysis
• Systems Engineering and Technical Tradeoffs
• Modeling and Simulation
• Business Process Re-engineering and Information
  Technology

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Clients

• Department of Homeland Security
• Risk Management Division
• United States Coast Guard RD Center
• Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy
• Headquarters Department of the Army
• Headquarters US Marine Corps

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CARTECH

• Aircraft Carrier Technology Program
• Identify available technologies and required
  technologies? Identify technology transition paths

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My Role with CARTECH

• Assisting in the construction of a hands on
  CARTECH technology applications display/lab at
  Northrop Grumman Newport News Virginia Advanced 
  Shipbuilding and Carrier Integration Center
  (VASCIC)
• Building a Business Case Analysis for the use of
  an advanced Security, Fire, and Chem-Bio Sensor
  in Carrier Engineering Spaces
• Investigating alternative ways to insulate and
  install bulkhead insulation throughout the entire
  carrier.

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OPNAV Program Risk Assessments

• Program that simulates the effect of a new system
  or technology on the outcome of a battle scenario

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My Role with OPNAV

• Learn how to use the program
• Analyze programs and conduct initial assessments
  of risk using proven metrics. (Play with it)