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 has an immediate need for a Systems Engineer to support the onsite SPA team at Hill AFB, UT. The Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Group (SIG) supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in the acquisition of the LGM-35A Sentinel (GBSD) ICBM weapon system. SIG delivers program management, systems engineering, and subject matter expertise to ensure on-time delivery of a safe, secure, and reliable strategic nuclear weapon system.

Evaluate weapon design, development, production, and deployment of our nation’s newest re-entry vehicle. This position will also support the oversight and development of safety, security, surety and control of the re-entry vehicle. The advancement of technical skills and analysis capabilities are emphasized while producing high-quality products and effectively supporting the government customer.

Additional responsibilities include providing weapon system expertise in conducting integrated test engineering-level assessments of analysis, production, verification, validation, operation, maintenance, and problem resolution processes as part of the program development cycle and to identify and mitigate design, production, and test deficiencies that could impact successful development.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Engineering, or related field.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD SECRET clearance.
• At least 3 years of progressive technical experience or 2 years with a Masters Degree.
• Nuclear Surety Experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with ICBM Weapon Systems and/or DoD acquisition programs.

• Familiarity with reviewing Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRL) deliverables.

• Familiarity with program management principles, including cost, schedule, and performance assessment.