SPO

A Systems Program Office is the government organization responsible for managing the development, production, and sustainment of a major weapon system or program. SPOs are led by Program Managers and include integrated teams of engineers, logisticians, contracting professionals, and financial managers.

SPOs serve as the focal point for contractor interaction on assigned programs, managing requirements, evaluating performance, and making programmatic decisions. Understanding SPO organizational structures, key personnel, and decision-making processes is essential for contractors pursuing or performing on major system contracts. SPO relationships often span decades through development, production, and life-cycle support phases.