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.  

SPA's Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) team is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer. SPA employs its simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. You will apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to identify and analyze trends in big data to solve real-world problems. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team; training will be provided.

The successful candidate will participate in project teams to:

• Assist in the analysis of the performance of DoD programs and systems
• Conduct data collection and specification reviews
• Assist in the design and development system-of-systems models using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools and execute modeling and simulation analysis
• Perform post-processing data analysis and interpretation
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables to include presentations and written reports of findings and recommendations
• Participate in customer meetings and briefings

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.  

Salary pay range:  $175,000-$200,000

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, physical science, operations research, data science, or a related field
• At least 15 years’ professional experience in data analysis using modeling and simulation (M&S) tools via academia, industry, government, or military service.
• Top Secret clearance and favorable adjudication of an interim security clearance is required

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process
• Ability to be collaborate within and across project teams
• Ability to develop and apply logical and methodical analytic approaches to problem solving
• Familiarity or experience with analysis using commercial MBSE tools (e.g. Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparks EA)