Junior Engineer Job Listing at SPA in Washington, DC (Job ID 20543)

Description

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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted. M Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) comprises more than 100 staff that provide program and project management, systems and digital engineering, software, test & evaluation, product support, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT support to more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects in the Navy's Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and customers in Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Navy's Team Submarine Office. SPA has an immediate need for an entry level Junior Engineer. #FC Responsibilities You will serve as a full-time adviser providing direct support to the AN/SPY-6 Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) Program within the Navy's Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0). A hybrid work environment is acceptable, however you must have the ability to work regularly in the vicinity of the Washington Navy Yard. Travel up to 20% of time is expected with this role. Specific responsibilities include: Support system requirements management and related analysis activities, including but not limited to: supporting configuration control board meetings and deliverables and tracking and coordinating equipment deliveries and installation schedules, trace and allocation of requirements and alignment with platform and combat systems requirements. Provide technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging engineering issues and topics (e.g., advise on design drawings) Learn quickly from Subject Matter Experts and rapidly contribute to the highest priority efforts. Provide meeting attendance/support, presentation development/support, publication support, correspondence, action item tracking/closure, and weekly reporting. Provide inputs to overarching programmatic briefs as required. 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, D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $75k - $100k. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering 0-2 years relevant work experience US Citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance Proficiency with MS Office suite Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Demonstrated forward thinking and proactive problem-solving skills Desired Qualifications: Active DoD Secret security clearance Knowledge and experience managing Naval shipyard communications, maintenance, installation, or testing schedules Demonstrated understanding of engineering/design drawings to decipher and interpret technical information Familiarity with the DOD acquisition process and/or experience with warfare sensor system

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering 0-2 years relevant work experience US Citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance Proficiency with MS Office suite Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Demonstrated forward thinking and proactive problem-solving skills Desired Qualifications: Active DoD Secret security clearance Knowledge and experience managing Naval shipyard communications, maintenance, installation, or testing schedules Demonstrated understanding of engineering/design drawings to decipher and interpret technical information Familiarity with the DOD acquisition process and/or experience with warfare sensor system

Responsibilities

You will serve as a full-time adviser providing direct support to the AN/SPY-6 Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) Program within the Navy's Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0). A hybrid work environment is acceptable, however you must have the ability to work regularly in the vicinity of the Washington Navy Yard. Travel up to 20% of time is expected with this role. Specific responsibilities include: Support system requirements management and related analysis activities, including but not limited to: supporting configuration control board meetings and deliverables and tracking and coordinating equipment deliveries and installation schedules, trace and allocation of requirements and alignment with platform and combat systems requirements. Provide technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging engineering issues and topics (e.g., advise on design drawings) Learn quickly from Subject Matter Experts and rapidly contribute to the highest priority efforts. Provide meeting attendance/support, presentation development/support, publication support, correspondence, action item tracking/closure, and weekly reporting. Provide inputs to overarching programmatic briefs as required. 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, D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $75k - $100k.