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The candidate will provide Reverse Engineering and Vulnerability Research expertise to help DARPA identify and implement compelling Cyber Offensive & Defensive solutions for the battlefield. Assist with strategic coordination of Cyber and Crypto efforts from the ground-up/field work through implementation. Support technology transition and research management of programs in software program analysis, computer network defense, computer network exploitation, and/or computer network attack. Provide software emulation, software vulnerability research, computer program analysis, and reverse engineering in support of cybersecurity and/or cyberspace operations automation. Lead efforts to implement compelling technologies, both new and evolving solutions, as well as the “pick-up” and integration...

The candidate will lead periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze program, technical and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; communicate findings to program management. Provide technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications. Assess and inform a range of technologies and potential applications: Microbial engineering (metabolic engineering; synthetic biology to develop microbial sense-and-response systems); Host/microbiome interactions; Environmental microbiology; and Geomicrobiology.

The candidate will provide support to DARPA's Strategic Technology Office (STO). Will monitor STO Front Office actions, tracking RFIs and other taskers or suspenses. Will create, edit, and route program documentation. Collaborate with teammates to execute office-wide initiatives, such as office strategy development and program review preparation, as well as independently developing and executing both short- and long-term projects.

The candidate will apply an academic background and operational experience in the development of hybrid electric propulsion systems and implementation in aircraft of varied size in support of DARPAs Tactical Technology Office (TTO). Lead periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze program, technical, and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; and communicate findings to the Program Manager. Perform technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications. Administer programs, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews. Attend and organize program reviews/site...

The candidate will directly support the Chief Operating Officer of the Test Resource Management Center. Will analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and their ability to meet DoD goals and objectives. Research and prepare draft and/or finished presentations for delivery to leadership and customers. Perform research and analysis to enhance the development of products and services. Conduct analysis, develop reports, and provide assessments of known threats and vulnerabilities. Identify and address critical information gaps, report findings to senior management, and assist with workflow management.

- Migrate and integrate systems into a cloud environment- Integrate cloud services and tools using shell scripting and Python programming- Design, develop, implement, and test new systems or modify existing systems that meet the user's needs- Assist with planning and engineering the organization’s cloud computing infrastructure and applications

Responsibilities will include 1) Supporting the design of wargames to meet a variety of purposes and objectives, 2) Analyzing, interpreting, and preparing briefings on operational concepts, military strategy, and doctrine as they pertain to wargaming design and objectives, 3) Preparing reports, talking papers, and related material regarding the wargames, to include briefings, documents and presentations to senior AF and DoD leadership, 4) Supporting the development and tailoring of wargame scenarios and vignettes, 5) Building wargame specific documents (such as wargame orders, tasking directives, and calling messages), 6) Developing, maintaining, modernizing, managing, and employing the Wargame Information Environment (WIE) and related components, and 7) Providing and maintaining a high...

Responsibilities will include supporting the design of wargames to meet a variety of purposes and objectives. Analyzing, interpreting, and preparing briefings on operational concepts, military strategy, and doctrine as they pertain to wargaming design and objectives. Preparing reports, talking papers, and related material regarding the wargames, to include briefings, documents and presentations to senior AF and DoD leadership. Supporting the development and tailoring of wargame scenarios and vignettes. Building wargame specific documents (such as wargame orders, tasking directives, and calling messages). Developing, maintaining, modernizing, managing, and employing the Wargame Information Environment (WIE) and related components. Providing and maintaining a high level of subject-matter...

Cost Estimating responsibilities include:- Develop and maintain cost estimates for equipment or systems with associated software, support equipment and software, and logistics costs in support of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process- Provide cost data to support the development of budgets, Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Total Ownership Costs (TOC), proposed procurement alternatives, Engineering Change Proposals and program/project plans in support of fully developed and approved design and modernization programs- Provide cost engineering support to program offices in support of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. Conduct analysis of funding requests, develop independent cost estimates for tasking as needed, synthesize funding requests across...

You will serve as a technical expert providing direct support to Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors and Lasers Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0) Technical Director. You will be empowered to lead and act on behalf of the Technical Director ensuring the appropriate Systems Engineering processes and discipline is applied across the PEO IWS 2.0 Electronic Warfare (EW) portfolio. You will regularly work with stakeholders from industry, the PEO, Warfare Centers, Navy Labs and University Affiliated Research Centers on complex issues facing the Navy as well as future developments in EW.  

The candidate will be responsible for supporting one of SPA's Navy clients in science and technology development.  Responsibilities will include assisting clients with analysis, program management, strategic advice on the scope and utility of new technologies, supporting program reviews, and technology transition planning.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting one of SPA's Navy clients in science and technology development.  Responsibilities will include assisting clients with analysis, program management, strategic advice on the scope and utility of new technologies, supporting program reviews, and technology transition planning.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting one of SPA's Navy clients in science and technology development.  Responsibilities will include assisting clients with analysis, program management, strategic advice on the scope and utility of new technologies, supporting program reviews, and technology transition planning.

The candidate will serve as an OUSD (R&E) Research Analyst conducting collaboration with the NCITF, the NCIJTF, onsite USG clients, and Senior Executives at the Pentagon. Will respond to emergent requests for technology risk assessments synthesizing information from diverse sources resulting in recommendations for enhanced protection of the Defense Department’s critical technologies and programs. To support this, the candidate will be expected to take the initiative to proactively search out and engage with intelligence, security, academia, and government personnel to collect key data and sources to inform assessments. The position will also support the development of complex gap analyses and risk matrices for high-value dual-use or military technologies to identify opportunities to...

SPA has an upcoming need for a dedicated and passionate S&T-minded junior analyst to join a high-performance team working to address some of the most critical issues facing the DoD today. The analyst will have a unique opportunity to develop cutting edge methodologies in a high impact environment. This work includes analysis and assessment of emerging disruptive technologies and their potential to impact military capabilities over the next twenty years. The analyst will work with our multidisciplinary team to define problems, identify performance measures, and perform gap and root cause analysis in order to identify alternatives and recommendations to improve warfighter effectiveness. Other responsibilities include researching, identifying, and implementing analytic methodologies to...

The candidate will work closely with government and contractor technical experts to analyze and assess the impacts of events on the global supply chain for public health supplies and pharmaceuticals. The candidate will also be responsible for providing expertise, analysis, and experiential knowledge as part of a multi-disciplinary team answering questions for senior leaders. The Supply Chain SME will also be responsible for monitoring the supply chain and surfacing issues for the group's awareness as appropriate. Knowledge of data sources, analytical tools, and other sources of information are desired. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience working with producers of medical devices or pharmaceuticals with an established and trusted network of contacts throughout the...

As a critical member of the SPA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) team, the Senior Acquisition Specialist will provide program, performance, strategic-planning, process, knowledge, and workforce-planning management assisting the acquisition oversight, reporting, and enhancement of capabilities in support of FAA clients. Will lead and assist teams across the range of acquisition oversight tasks and be responsible for the quality of delivery services and work products. The candidate will work closely with senior management, technical staff, and advisers in achieving client delivery objectives. Duties also include:- Provide interpretation of FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) contract policy, guidance, and clauses.- Identify key components of the acquisition strategy, and...

As a MBSE systems engineer, job duties require the candidate to be capable of applying principles, theories and concepts related to the digital modeling of systems. Responsibilities include using MBSE tools to model and capture (in DoDAF compliant viewsets) program requirements, track performance metrics, and manage the systems engineering process. Other duties include but are not limited to: - Assess engineering artifacts and develop models of mission systems using a MBSE tool suite that includes Cameo and other COTS tools. - Apply systems engineering modeling methodologies to develop mission models. - Integrate enterprise tools and develop MBSE-based processes to support requirements engineering, the customer's ERB process, CONOPS and architecture development, digital mission,...

You will serve as a full-time, highly qualified adviser providing direct strategic planning and systems engineering support to the Aegis BMD future weapon systems group, with a focus on radar development and exploitation for application to BMD capabilities. Efforts will include liaison activities with the Navy's Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors and Lasers Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0) to assist in maintaining programmatic and technical alignment between the two organizations. You will be empowered to lead and act on behalf of Aegis BMD Leads, ensuring engineering discipline and the appropriate Systems Engineering processes are applied to establish requisite BMD system behavior and requirements. Your writing and communication skills will be applied to...

You will serve as an adviser providing direct support to the Spectrum Program Manager within the Naval Systems Engineering & Logistics Directorate's (SEA 05) Integrated Warfare Systems Engineering (SEA 05H) office. SEA 05 is responsible for providing the engineering and scientific expertise, knowledge, and technical authority necessary to design, build, maintain, repair, modernize, certify, and dispose of the Navy's ships, submarines, and associated warfare systems.  You will be empowered to lead and act on behalf of the Program Manager ensuring the appropriate Spectrum and Systems Engineering processes and discipline is applied across multiple stakeholders. You will manage development of current and future feasibility studies for sharing federal spectrum, current and future spectrum...