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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.  Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group, part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters.  Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF).  Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Capability Integration and Delivery Lead for the Space Sensing Ground Directorate to join our elite team at the OPIR Tools, Applications, and Processing (TAP) Lab and the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF). 

Key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead OPIR TAP Lab Requirements Working Group.
• Coordinate with RDT&E vendors and their respective Government Project Managers (GPM).
• Perform work within the OPIR TAP Lab to gather, compile, and organize vendor requirements with respect to OPIR TAP Lab resources needed to perform research and development.
• Support problem identification, capacity planning, network optimization and tuning, and virtual machine configurations that meet certification and accreditation requirements.
• Identifiy lines of effort that are designed to fulfill the OPIR TAP Lab’ RDT&E mission. Vendor needs may include, but are not limited to, access to OPIR TAP Lab development space, access to OPIR/EM data sets hosted at the OPIR TAP Lab, access to live OPIR/EM mission data, access to specific software licenses, support for optimizing vendor applications/tools, and support configuring vendor application/tools to work in conjunction with the OPIR TAP Lab software framework.

Required Experience

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years in Acquisitions Program Management, Aerospace, Engineering, or related discipline
• Reports to designated work location in Boulder, CO, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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.  

Salary pay range:  140k-170k