Returning Candidate? Log back in! Systems Engineer (Junior/Entry) Job Locations US-DC ID 2025-19601 Category Systems Engineering: Acquisition Security Clearance Requirement Secret Type Regular Full-Time Level Entry-level Overview

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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

 

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

 

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. The position is in support of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

 

SPA has a near term need for a Systems Engineer in Washington, DC (Washington Navy Yard). Washington DC Pay Transparency Range: $95,000 - $105,000.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will provide comprehensive technical and programmatic support to the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS), Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N), and TRIDENT II missile programs within Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). This role involves collaborating across SSP program teams to develop solutions and action plans that mitigate risks and ensure program milestones are achieved. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to support the SSP financial and budget teams as well as Flight Systems government teams to facilitate safe, effective, and cost-conscious designs. Occasional travel will be required, up to several times per year. The selected candidate will be seated at the Washington Navy Yard.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

U.S. citizen with DoD security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain clearance while employed with SPABachelor's degree in STEM (preferably engineering, chemistry, physics, math), or equivalent job experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop actionable recommendationsAbility to work collaboratively across multiple teams within SSP and external stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical or financial information

 

Desired Qualifications: 

Experience working with missile system development, testing, or design processesPrior experience with government acquisition or program management processes Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer 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 FAQs

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