Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients’ challenges.
Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients’ success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.
The Integrated Warfare Systems Group's (IWSG) focus is to provide engineering, technical and programmatic support to the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors and Lasers (PEO IWS 2.0) Directorate. Efforts include overarching program management, test and evaluation, systems engineering, systems integration, international, cyber security, IT network and programmatic support for over 25 PEO IWS 2.0 advanced radar, phased array radar, electronic warfare, electro-optic, decoy and directed energy programs.
IWSG staff support a variety of tasks including: support and completion of major technical reviews; producing required acquisition documentation; meeting critical program milestone deadlines; managing program needs and external requirements, and ensuring the right resources are provided to the right priorities at the right time.
SPA’s IWS Group office is located at 20 M Street in Southeast DC, conveniently down the street from our clients at the Washington Navy Yard. #MC
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will support the AN/SPY-6 Family of Radars within PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors Directorate. The candidate will provide systems engineering and hardware analysis to the SPY-6 Principal Assistant Program Manager in support of Foreign Military Sales case studies. A hybrid work environment is acceptable; however, you must have the ability to work from PEO IWS 2.0 Program Office and various DC area organizations 2-3 times per week and travel up to 10% of the time (1-2 times per month).
Specific responsibilities include: 1) Develop tracking reports for elements and milestones, 2) Implementing SE management practices that include programmatic financial planning, analysis of hardware requirements, and contributing to various working groups (System Safety, Training, Hardware, software, etc), 3) Assess Program Protection Plans for Critical Program Information in relation to Foreign Sales cases, 4) Conduct feasibility studies and develop technical requirements for instillation on allied vessels, and 5) Work with various stakeholders and field activities to develop integration and test plans, training plans and sustainment needs.
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC Pay Transparency Range: $105,000 – $160,000.
Qualifications 5+ years of demonstrated experience providing engineering support in DoD environment including demonstrated experience with Systems Engineering and Foreign Military SalesMust be energetic, thoughtful, product-oriented, dependable, flexible, open-minded individual with an eagerness to learn with demonstrated strong work ethicDemonstrated ability to multi-task, provide high quality services and products, while meeting strict deadlines and time constraintsDemonstrated forward thinking and proactive problem solving skillsDemonstrated experience with Foreign Military SalesDoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain this throughout employmentDesired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in STEMExperience leading SE working groups and independently managing stakeholdersExperience with Radar Design and Systems Engineering / or familiarity with the DoD Acquisition process or experience working in a program office environment with documentation, protocols, formats and deadlines Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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