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 The SpOC mission is to generate, present, and sustain combat-ready intelligence, cyber, space and combat support forces and serves as the USSF Service Component to USSPACECOM. The SATCOM Mission Area Team’s (MAT) mission is to enhance forces with resilient, persistent, survivable, and highly mobile military and commercial space-based satellite communications (SATCOM). - Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and subject matter expertise (SME) for the Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Mission Area Team (MAT) for Protected SATCOM systems to include but not limited to: Milstar, Advanced EHF, Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS), Enhanced Polar System (EPS), EPS-Recapitalization (EPS-R), Teleports, and Gateways. The contractor shall apply broad and comprehensive technical...

Responsible for providing program support to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, and Strategy (OPNAV N3N5). OPNAV N3N5 serves as the principal advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on joint operations and the development of naval and joint plans, programs, and policies and requires innovative consulting and analytical support to facilitate strategic decision and policy making and perform multidisciplinary forms of plans and policy analysis. This role will support the development and advancement of Navy initiatives and policies promoting integration and effective operations with other Services using multidisciplinary analysis. Activities include research, developing information papers and briefings, coordination of off-site activities, facilitation of...

The candidate will design, build, and implement secure, scalable, and reliable software systems architectures that meet the business requirements. Oversee the big picture of the platform and Minimum Viable Product development; look for (software) patterns and for re-use of best practices between all Teams. Collaborate with developers and the platform team to identify the best (software) solutions to drive agile methodologies. Oversee the Minimum Viable Products to meet the needs from the platform perspective so that products are able to go through the DevSecOps lifecycle. Advise the platform team to meet the needs from the Minimum Viable Products perspective so that the platform is able to support the DevSecOps lifecycle.  Ensure all the iHub Laboratory development practices work together...

The successful candidate will provide part-time expert support to the SPY-1 program within the Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate (PEO IWS 2.0). You will support radar engineering efforts such as transmitter and signal processing development and sustainment to maintain radar effectiveness. You may be expected to assist with Programming, Planning, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), providing tasking and guidance as well as setting priorities for multiple field activities and contractors.  Occasional travel to the Washington, DC area may be expected.

The successful candidate will support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC)) with financial management in support of the Assault Breaker II (ABII) initiative. ASD(MC) takes a unified, missions-level view across the entire DoD enterprise to analyze joint missions and identify crosscutting technology gaps critical to military readiness. ABII is a joint initiative chartered with the Services to analyze the hardest military challenges facing the U.S. and its allies. ABII is also intended to develop experiments to provide future warfighting architectures to address these challenges. Initially established at DARPA, the initiative is transitioning to ASD(MC) in Fiscal Year 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy,...

The successful candidate will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support services to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (OASD(MC)) for Assault Breaker II (ABII). ASD(MC) takes a unified, missions-level view across the entire DoD enterprise to analyze joint missions and identify crosscutting technology gaps critical to military readiness. ABII is a joint initiative chartered with the Services to analyze the hardest military challenges facing the U.S. and its allies. ABII is also intended to develop experiments to provide future warfighting architectures to address these challenges. The successful candidate will support the ASD(MC) with a warfare specialty including planning, developing, and executing technical projects of a...

The successful candidate will participate in project teams to: Develop digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools; Design, build, and execute constructive simulations and apply design of experiments best practices; Analyze and synthesize large data sets with various analytic frameworks and statistical methods; Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders, balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently, and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads. At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package...

The candidate will support planning, management, coordination, integration, and oversight of Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) activities and initiatives for DASD(PS), and provide onsite expertise to facilitate the development, publication, and upkeep of the RSF Implementation Guidance. This will include gathering inputs, identifying priorities, assessing gaps across the enterprise, and devising plans and solutions to address identified priorities and gaps. The successful candidate will be capable of building and executing a team-based approach to ideate, overcome challenges, and move RSF activities and initiatives forward. Specific tasks will include creation and maintenance of the RSF for platforms, services, and locations; support for the execution of RSF implementation guidance;...

The successful candidate will support the Strategic Communications team within the Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Directorate. Specific responsibilities will include:  - Provide unique insight on effective Congressional engagement, especially recommendations for specific legislative language and priorities to advance PEO IWS strategic initiatives, identification of nuanced impediments to messaging and engagement in Congress, DoD, and industry, and identification of strategic engagement and stakeholder analysis opportunities; - Consultation on technical assessment and resource analysis development support for critical PEO IWS programs, objectives, and priorities and effective alignment to House Appropriations Committee (HAC), House Armed Services...

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Space Intelligence & Planning Analyst.  The successful candidate will support The S4S Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate (hereafter referred to as the S2) and provide intelligence analysis, assessments, and support to the CDR/S4S and to the Operations (S3), Plans (S5), and other directorates as needed.  The primary goal of the S2 is to focus intelligence operations at the Task Force level and below (“down and in”), to ensure prioritization and integration of intelligence support to provide synchronized space effects and to ensure USSPACECOM can employ space operations in the preservation of freedom of action in space, deter aggression, and enable global power projection, in order to defend the United...

Knowledge and experience in configuration control, data management, and deficiency reporting for an ACAT I equivalent weapon system program from technology development through the final disposition of the weapon system. Configuration control experience managing program documentation, program records, program history, meeting minutes and action items, proposals, deviations, and waivers. Experience and knowledge in preparing for and executing program technical reviews and functional and physical configuration audits. Experience organizing and operating Configuration Control Boards and Business Management Boards or their equivalents. Experience with configuration status accounting databases contractor data substantiation. Knowledge and experience; in preparing, reviewing, and obtaining...

Performing threat and vulnerability assessments. Applying security-related software tools to manage and control classified information systems. Managing the configuration of classified information systems. Leveraging experience uploading and downloading files across classified networks operating at different classification levels. Controlling and recording all incoming and outgoing digital media. Accomplishing self-assessments using the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT). Experience resolving information systems security incidents. Experience developing and critically reviewing information assurance and cyber security documentation.

The successful candidate will conduct systems engineering and analysis with a focus on the physical security of nuclear weapons and supporting infrastructure located at Strategic Weapons Facilities overseen by the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs office.  The candidate will support efforts to document system requirements, develop system requirements traceability, develop system models, support trade studies for system level analysis, and facilitate client engagements.

SPA is seeking a well-rounded analyst to support studies across several major undersea warfare clients, spanning across a variety of operational and technical topics.  SPA uses a wide range of analytical approaches to find rigorous and objective answers to our clients’ most difficult national security problems.  The candidate will be part of a team of analysts responsible for shaping undersea warfare investments; assessing undersea operations, security, and survivability; and developing plans to mature, deliver, and sustain new undersea technologies.  The candidate will contribute to thoughtful and meaningful recommendations to SPA’s clients that reflect the range of operational and technical factors needed to make informed decisions, including development and presentation of briefings,...

This position supports the establishment of US Space Force Service Components to Combatant Commands (CCMD) as well as supporting day-to-day activities of the United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Future Operations Division (SF/COO/S35). This position will fulfill program management and planning and programming-like functions with specified tasks focused on: building products for senior leaders; detailed mission analysis; personnel and facilities planning; contingency planning; guidance updates, security cooperation and partner engagement planning, program, and budget preparation. Specific responsibilities include:- US Space Force contributions to major Joint Strategic Planning System documents to include but not limited to: Joint Planning and Execution Community, Global...

The candidate will serve as a subject matter expert on best commercial and government practices in due diligence, investment screening regimes, trade policy, technology scouting and financial regulation. The Economic Security SME supports U.S. and partner government clients on an array of economic security matters: industrial policy, foreign direct investment, small businesses due diligence, innovation funds, and strategic capital strategies. This includes supporting development and execution of training. In addition, the candidate will attend international conferences to assess the competitive landscape for partnership opportunities while assisting with business development. Finally, the candidate will draft strategic documents and white papers on economic security issues of concern to...

The Security Specialist will assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) with supporting the security needs of SPA's workforce to include onboarding and training new personnel, managing personnel security clearances and document control. 

Primary Responsibilities:- Continuous Monitoring & Security: Implement and manage continuous monitoring within authorization boundaries, utilizing the ICD 503 Security RMF Framework to enhance our security posture.- System Administration Support: Offer comprehensive Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support, facilitating issue identification, diagnosis, and resolution across diverse system environments.- Customer Support & Service Management: Efficiently respond to service requests via telephone and the Jira ticketing system, ensuring customer satisfaction.- Cloud & Device Management: Direct the operation, configuration, and maintenance of cloud-based devices, ensuring optimal performance and security.- Maintenance & System Diagnostics: Develop preventive maintenance schedules, manage...

The Cybersecurity Specialist will assess and enhance security for the Innovation Hub Laboratory Capability through implementing security-first policies in the Innovation Hub. The successful candidate will collaborate with relevant (NATO) organizations to achieve ACT cloud-based information system (Platform) and software products accreditation, and to obtain NATO specific Approval for Testing. Will create and maintain necessary security documentation for rapid NATO network deployment and provide security accreditation guidance to the Innovation Hub's platform, infrastructure, and MVP teams throughout product life cycles. Will conduct security risk assessment in support of products/services based on cloud computing architectures (public cloud); in particular, identify the level of threats...

Design, build, and implement secure, scalable, and reliable software systems architectures that meet the business requirements. Oversee the big picture of the platform and Minimum Viable Product development; look for (software) patterns and for re-use of best practices between all Teams. Collaborate with developers and the platform team to identify the best (software) solutions to drive agile methodologies. Oversee the Minimum Viable Products to meet the needs from the platform perspective so that products are able to go through the DevSecOps lifecycle. Advise the platform team to meet the needs from the Minimum Viable Products perspective so that the platform is able to support the DevSecOps lifecycle.  Ensure all the iHub Laboratory development practices work together across the various...