Threat Space System Modeling & Simulation Engineer / Technical Analyst

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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.  Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of System Planning and Analysis Inc.’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters.  Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF).  Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Threat Space System Modeling & Simulation Engineer / Technical Analyst in support of the Space Security & Defense Program (SSDP) / Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC)

• Develop technical space system threat assessments, models and analysis in support of current and future US space architectures.
• Generate space and weapons system models in various coding frameworks and languages. Ability to create models for space systems and run analytical simulations in a variety of scenarios.
• Lead cross-domain threat system studies critical to filling intelligence and information gaps and instrumental to the development of future space warfighting effects.
• Collaborate and integrate across a diverse team of operational, planning, intelligence and acquisitions organizations to achieve insightful analytic findings that aid decision makers, force design planners, and space system development efforts.
• Participate in tailored system engineering reviews contributing to acquisition program milestone decision processes.
• Work closely with SSDP/SWAC mission partners across the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) to address various technical and administrative tasks, from engineering assessments to staff packages and congressional inquiries.
• Develop briefings, reports, and summary papers; explain complex concepts in relatively simple language; summarize key decisions; and provide recommendations supported by analysis.
• Provide support to other SSDP/SWAC Divisions as required.

Required Experience and Skills:

• TS/SCI (willing to take a CI poly)
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, STK, AFSIM, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
• 10+ years of DoD &/or Intelligence Community (IC) space system engineering support, all-source intelligence, interagency coordination, space system acquisition and/or space operations experience
• Thorough understanding of the space domain to include space system engineering, radio frequency (RF), optics and orbital dynamics
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan, work, and deliver both independently and as part of a diverse team focused on delivering critical assessments for decision makers.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally interact with staff members and executive leadership via both verbal and written means
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and writing) skills. Must have experience in using critical thinking to prepare written reports and presentations for decision makers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Advanced degree in STEM
• Familiarity with SysML
• Space systems modeling & simulation experience
• Thorough understanding of the Intelligence Community threat assessment process, its organizations, and its products
• Intelligence Community analytic experience (specifically with the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), and/or Missile Space Intelligence Center (MSIC).
• Space Systems Command (SSC) or National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) space system engineering experience