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.

SPA's Naval Surface Warfare Group supports the Surface community and components of the United States Navy by providing program management, requirements management, force development, and readiness support in Washington DC and the Fleet concentration areas. We provide timely, objective, analytic assessments, strategic planning, and expert operational, technical, and acquisition support to the Maritime communities, and related agencies, allies, and partners. We are trusted agents of the senior and operational leadership in the Fleet, OPNAV, NAVSEA, and the Royal Canadian and Royal Australian Navies. We play key roles in providing insights and strategies to address current and emerging challenges to national security and have tremendous impact on our client’s success in solving their most important issues.

SPA has an immediate need for a Junior Project Engineer. #MC

Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.  Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.  Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.  Provides technical support for the engineering process. Additionally, designs, implements, and communicates, an operational plan for completing the project.  Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.  Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.  Identifies, develops, and gathers resources necessary to complete the project.  Prepares engineering designs and work specifications.  Develops project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.  Selects materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.  Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.  Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

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.

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:  $68,000 - $80,000.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering  
• 1-3 years of experience
• DoD SECRET clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment