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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.

We have a near-term need for a Requirements Analyst to provide onsite support out of a Government facility in Washington, DC.

Develop system design and integration strategies for systems. Define system interfaces and ensure interoperability between subsystems. Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to ensure system requirements are met. Support system verification and validation activities, including test planning and execution. Elicit, analyze, document, and manage system and software requirements. Work with stakeholders to define system capabilities and performance requirements. Develop requirements traceability matrices (RTM) to ensure coverage throughout the development lifecycle. Use tools such as DOORS, Jama, or other requirements management software to maintain requirement baselines. Support impact analysis of proposed changes to system requirements, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience
• Ability to obtain and retain a CBP Background Investigation
• Experience in systems engineering, requirements analysis, or a related discipline
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or equivalent
• Ability to create and interpret system diagrams, specifications, and interface control documents

Desired:

• Active DHS Suitability or CBP Background Investigation
• Understanding of DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC)
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP/ESEP) certification
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and system security engineering principles
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)

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 transparency pay range for the Washington DC area: $115K- $130K