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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 Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modelling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support. RSSG has an immediate need for a systems engineer for the BBGNx (Battleship Program) to support integration of the Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) and Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Weapon Systems within the BBGNx ship design.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will support the integration of the SLCM-N and Conventional Prompt Strike weapons systems including the engineering development and systems engineering efforts by performing tasks such as:
- Acting as a key coordinator, attending integration planning meetings and ensuring project execution and alignment with client objectives.
- Conducting research and analysis to compile actionable insights for Executive leadership decision-making.
- Provide direct support to the BBGN Program Office
- Act as a key coordinator, organizing planning meetings and monitoring project execution to ensure alignment with client objectives.
- Develop Courses of Action to support the Battleship design team (PMS470) that considers the development stage of the SLCM-N and Conventional Prompt Strike Programs
- Analyzes existing and future systems based on projected threats and new technologies.
- Participate in and report on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk analysis.
- Develop and manage the stand-up of engineering processes to support integration of SLCM-N and CPS within the battleship design.
- Prepare and present recommendations and findings to senior leadership within Executive Suite and partner organizations.
- Provide logistical and organizational support for high-level leadership engagements, both in-person and virtual.
- Perform additional duties as directed by the client.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Work location will primarily be from the SPA Maritime Plaza Office in DC with occasional meetings with the client at the Washington Navy Yard, 5 days per week.
- Active Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
- 5+ years of relevant systems engineering or Navy weapons system development experience.
- Superior written/verbal communication skills with expert capabilities at briefs and reports.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Department of War command structures or organizational frameworks.
- Familiarity with Department of War acquisition process.
- Familiarity with Missile Systems/Aerospace/Weapon Systems Engineering.
Pay Range Information
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 Salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $155,000.00/Yr.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Work location will primarily be from the SPA Maritime Plaza Office in DC with occasional meetings with the client at the Washington Navy Yard, 5 days per week.
- Active Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
- 5+ years of relevant systems engineering or Navy weapons system development experience.
- Superior written/verbal communication skills with expert capabilities at briefs and reports.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Department of War command structures or organizational frameworks.
- Familiarity with Department of War acquisition process.
- Familiarity with Missile Systems/Aerospace/Weapon Systems Engineering.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will support the integration of the SLCM-N and Conventional Prompt Strike weapons systems including the engineering development and systems engineering efforts by performing tasks such as:
- Acting as a key coordinator, attending integration planning meetings and ensuring project execution and alignment with client objectives.
- Conducting research and analysis to compile actionable insights for Executive leadership decision-making.
- Provide direct support to the BBGN Program Office
- Act as a key coordinator, organizing planning meetings and monitoring project execution to ensure alignment with client objectives.
- Develop Courses of Action to support the Battleship design team (PMS470) that considers the development stage of the SLCM-N and Conventional Prompt Strike Programs
- Analyzes existing and future systems based on projected threats and new technologies.
- Participate in and report on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk analysis.
- Develop and manage the stand-up of engineering processes to support integration of SLCM-N and CPS within the battleship design.
- Prepare and present recommendations and findings to senior leadership within Executive Suite and partner organizations.
- Provide logistical and organizational support for high-level leadership engagements, both in-person and virtual.
- Perform additional duties as directed by the client.
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