Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

Program/Project Manager

Job Locations US-CA-El Segundo | US-CO-Colorado Springs | US-NM-Albuquerque | US-FL-Valparaiso
ID
2024-19464
Category
Program Management
Security Clearance Requirement
Top Secret/ SCI
Type
Regular Full-Time
Level
Mid-level

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With more than 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the U.S. 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 strives to be a value-added Objective, Responsive, and Trusted partner and premier provider.

 

The Space and Intelligence (S&I) Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge computer-based solutions, advanced technologies and progressive capabilities to meet those needs.

 

The S&I Division comprises the Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), the Space Systems Group (SSG), and the Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), which collectively provide outstanding support to help their customers achieve our nation’s most critical objectives and goals designed to protect the safety and livelihoods of all U.S. Citizens, military forces at home and abroad.

 

SPA has an immediate need for a number of highly qualified Mid-Level (Journeyman) Program/Project Managers and Program/Project Management SMEs to support our new U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDA&CP) and Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BMC3) Support Services contract (Hemisphere) in multiple locations including the El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Albuquerque, NM, and Eglin AFB, FL areas.

 

Travel is not anticipated but would occur less than five percent of the time on an occasional and irregular basis and be limited to domestic locations only. 

Responsibilities

We are seeking multiple candidates to fill the following positions at the Mid-Level (Journeyman):

  • Intelligence Analysts located in the Eglin AFB, FL area
  • Operations Support/Data Managers located in the El Segundo, CA and Albuquerque, NM areas
  • Program Managers located in the El Segundo, CA and the Colorado Springs, CO areas

The Intelligence Analysts shall have:

  • Experience in space systems resiliency analysis, understanding of highly contested environments, and in contingency planning.
  • Knowledge of current space threats.
  • Relevant experience in the intelligence community.
  • Experience working in space operations environments.
  • Knowledge of joint domain targeting, planning, and C2 activities.
  • Knowledge of space threats and experience in intelligence community.

The Operations Support/Data Managers shall have:

  • Knowledge in DoD and IC security processes and procedures.
  • Experience in classified systems data handling and operational level support.
  • Experience with senior level operations, coordination, and communications.
  • Experience analyzing and evaluating current events and providing recommendations to the Unit leadership to help assure continuity of activities and processing of security requirements are effectively integrated through security architecture, design, development, and configuration.

The Program Managers shall have:

  • Experience performing acquisition management activities related to contracting, legal, policy, and regulatory development, review, and compliance in the government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit/non-profit government support/development Contractor arena.
  • Experience on reporting program execution.

Qualifications

Required:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI Eligible
  • Earned Bachelors degree in program/project-related discipline, e.g., Management, Systems Engineering, or Project Management
  • At least 10 years of relevant program/project management experience, at least 6 years of which must have been performed in the DoD acquisition and operational environment

Desired:

  • Specific direct experience performing program/project management tasks in the U.S. Air Force and/or the U.S. Space Force space system acquisition and operational environments
  • Specific direct knowledge and experience with program/project management-related activity associated with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Control, satellite design, launch operations and space system operations
  • PMP certification
  • Domain expertise in MS Office Suite applications and CCaRS
  • Current CI polygraph or willingness to take one

 

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.  Pay Transparency Range: 140k - 210k

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