Cobham Analytic Solutions (formerly SPARTA, Inc.) is a United States defense contractor based in Lake Forest, California.
The acronym, SPARTA, stood for "Systems Planning Analysis Research and Technology Associates."
Prior to its acquisition by Cobham plc, SPARTA was unusual for a U.S. defense contractor in that it was publicly held but privately traded; it was more than 98% owned by its 1,300 employees.
Employees were granted stock options based on various criteria, including corporate profit and individual contribution to bringing in new business.
Prior to the acquisition, some benefits and company procedures were decided upon by a council of employees which met annually.