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.

Integrated Warfare Systems Group comprises more than 100 staff that provide program and project management, systems and digital engineering, software, test & evaluation, product support, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT support to more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects in the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and customers in Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Navy’s Team Submarine Office.

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We are seeking a mid or senior-level Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering support to a high prioritiy U.S. Navy Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) program. 

You will provide Systems Engineering (SE) support for the program reporting to the Assistant Program Manager (APM) and Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) for various programs. You will provide support in the execution of implementing SE management practices including holding requirements Technical Review Boards, planning and oversight of installations including subsystem testing and certification; overseeing software and firmware development and integration; support Test and Evaluation (T&E) documentation development, planning, and execution; and oversight of SE documents include the Systems Engineering Plan, System Requirements Document, and Subsystem Scope Document, among others. 

A hybrid work environment is allowed, but you must have the ability to regularly work on-site in DC (2-3 times per week) and travel up to 10% of the time.

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, DC Pay Transparency Range:  $105,000 – $150,000.

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience providing engineering support in DoD environment including demonstrated experience with Systems Engineering
• Possess and be able to maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, provide high quality services and products, while meeting strict deadlines and time constraints, and providing quality assurance oversight to a junior team (2-4 employees)

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM
• Experience with Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (DE/MBSE)
• Experience leading SE working groups and independently managing stakeholders
• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems and/or familiarity with the DoD Acquisition process or experience working in a program office environment with documentation, protocols, formats and deadlines