Systems Engineer (DoD) - Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

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.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis. SSAG is hiring for a Senior Systems Engineer.

Support Navy SSP in planning, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities leading to Systems Engineering technical reviews and supporting the Systems Engineering team for the Trident II (D5) Program.  Provide executive support for the Systems Engineering Management Team for SSP to coordinate activies and tasks executed for the Systems Engineering development processes.  Provide systems engineering advise and assistance to the Government team regarding the execution of systems engineering functions and processes, review documentation and work products for the Government team, and evaluate technical information, program execution, and program risks across the Trident II (D5) systems engineering program.  Coordinate execution of critical Systems Engineering Technical Management Processes and Technical Processes including requirements development, architecture development, interface coordination, technical planning, technical assessment, risk management, and decision management.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Active SECRET or higher DoD security clearance
• 15-20 years of experience in Systems Engineering
• 10 + years of experience in defense acquisition programs
• Direct experience supporting either requirements development and management activities
• Direct experience in executing Systems Engineering Technical Management Processes including technical planning, technical assessment, and risk management
• Experience in supporting multi-discipline working groups to support Systems Engineering activities

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Navy SSP Systems Engineering processes
• Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance
• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Preference for experience working with Jira, Confluence, and Cameo Systems Modeler