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SPA is seeking experienced Nuclear Acquisition Analysts to support OSD oversight of the Nuclear Triad sustainment and modernization, with a primary focus on nuclear modernization programs in the land- and air-legs of the nuclear Triad, supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD(SSIPM)) in the Strategic Deterrence and Capabilities (SDC) Directorate. SPA personnel will also support DASD (SSIPM)'s participation in the Nuclear Weapons Council and other DoD nuclear-related forums, and will develop decision-ready material for senior leaders and apply the initiative to navigate headquarters and acquisition processes to support the DASD portfolio management responsibilities. The Nuclear Acquisition Analyst will support...

The Schedule Analyst will support Navy Strategic Systems Programs with the development, integration, and maintenance of program schedules. The right candidate will have strong verbal and written skills, be able to communicate and manage client expectations, understand WBS, schedule interdependencies, and facilitate communication across a range of stakeholders to develop and maintain program schedules, identify issues, and generate reports and other project documentation as required.  The Schedule Analyst will also provide analytic and management analysis support to undersea platform acquisition activities, with a strong focus on acquisition program schedule analysis and risk management.  The Analyst will perform detailed Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) development, maintenance,...

Assembles large, complex sets of data that meet non-functional and functional business requirements. Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes. Builds required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources using Azure, AWS and Google technologies. Builds analytical tools to utilize the data pipeline, providing actionable insight into key business performance metrics including operational efficiency and customer acquisition. Works with stakeholders including data, design, product and executive teams and assisting them with data-related technical issues. Works with stakeholders including the...

Responsible for engineering, building, testing, and deployment of cloud service offerings for new and existing cloud architectures. Develops architecture products including technical architecture, business architecture, strategic planning, and business process design.  Participates in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and development. Applies high-level business and technical principles and methods to difficult technical problems to arrive at creative engineering solutions. Adept at migrating systems to a cloud architecture from disparate platforms and utilizing a wide range of tools to implement/re-implement systems in a cloud architecture.  Provides cloud architectural expertise to management and technical staff....

Serve as test manager for PEO Soldier programs planning and managing assignments, progress and evaluates results. Track all testing planned and maintain a Master Test Schedule. Share data with PEO level T&E personnel for test synchronization. Research applicable documents such as Capability Development Documents, Capability Production Documents, product specifications, and Army Regulations, to develop and staff for approval Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) to support program milestones. Coordinate with Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) to determine and develop appropriate testing for Government Programs and monitors activities to ensure adequacy of their testing and assessments and the availability of data and results needed to support independent evaluation....

Serves as Systems Engineer on assigned PEO Soldier programs. Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products. Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration. Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.  Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering,...

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 by using provided software tools and applying 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. ...

You will provide assistance with aspects of the Congressional Facility Requirements Documentation (DD Form 1391). The Contractor shall provide advice and technical support to determine which environmental impact assessments will best support the military construction requirements as well as effectively communicate the results of the assessments. The Contractor shall provide support with all aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Analysis Decision Document. 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...

The Contractor shall support AFRCO Chief of Pricing by providing pricing support in the evaluation of government proposals. Specifically provides advice, guidance, and recommendations to procurement personnel in the resolution of a wide variety of cost and pricing issues. The Contractor shall assist Contracting Officers with cost objectives and ensuring they are based on sound pricing principles, review and evaluate contract price proposals for adequacy and compliance with laws, regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). The Contractor shall conduct in depth analysis and evaluation of proposals and present results for the Contracting Officer to determine reasonableness, accuracy, timeliness and completeness. Provides expert independent services and leadership in specialized...

The Contractor shall provide advice and technical support for interpretation and analysis of technical solutions to complex logistics projects. The Contractor shall maintain the requisite expertise to analyze and utilize highly complex data on historical and current analogous systems to accurately model the efficient acquisition of current and future next generation technology programs. The Contractor shall assist government program managers with independent logistics assessments and logistic documentation. Provides consulting services in a technical area of competence. Plans, implements, and performs technical tasks working under the supervision of subject matter experts or other senior staff. Effectively applies problem solving methodologies and interfaces with client personnel....

Data Collection Coordinator (DCC) is responsible for managing, collecting and handling data relevant to the assigned test events. Personnel assigned to the DCC position shall obtain Training Qualification Standard (TQS) within one year of their assignment to the DCC position.  DCC support Test Plan/Test Procedures, Presentation Material, BMD Monthly Highlights Report, Training Materials, Personnel Report, Quarterly Training Report, and Plan of Action & Milestones. 

Surface Warfare Engineers (SWEs) who interface and coordinate requirements with combat system technical SMEs, the ship’s force, and other Government personnel to ensure Surface Warfare (SUW) requirements are addressed during test planning and execution of the test event. This includes providing technical expertise for the WIPTs, supporting the development of test plans, firing plans and scenario training plans as well as conducting SUW scenario training IAW NSWC PHD STTE SOP, assessing readiness and presenting at readiness reviews, and addressing SUW issues that occur during the test event. Personnel assigned to the SWE position shall obtain Training Qualification Standard (TQS) within one year of their assignment to the SWE position.

Air Defense Engineers (ADEs) who interface and coordinate requirements with combat system technical SMEs, the ship’s force, and other Government personnel to ensure Air Defense (AD)/Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) requirements are addressed during test planning and execution of the test event. This includes providing technical expertise for the planning Working Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs), supporting the development of test plans, firing plans and scenario training plans as well as conducting scenario training in accordance with (IAW) NSWC PHD Shipboard Training for At-Sea Test Event Execution (STTE), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), assessing readiness and presenting at milestone reviews, and addressing system issues that occur during the test event.  Personnel assigned...

Shipboard Project Engineers (SPEs) who interface and coordinate requirements with combat system technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), the ship’s force, and other Government personnel to ensure shipboard combat/weapon system readiness during test planning and execution of the test event. The SPE shall lead the efforts to determine the readiness of the combat system/weapon system to support the planned test events, to include in-port maintenance checks, readiness assessments, system integration, operability and other workup efforts.  The SPE shall ensure that the test team captures all potential and confirmed issues, such as computer program, hardware, logistics, etc, via Test Observation Reports (TORs) and managed via TOR database. The SPE shall manage, coordinate and ensure the...

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for installation, configuration and support of servers, operating systems, cloud resources and databases. Responsibilities include building, installing and configuring physical and virtual servers; deploying and testing operating system updates, application troubleshooting, performance tuning and monitoring; developing sever and application maintenance procedures; documenting system architectures; managing endpoints using Microsoft Intune.; assisting in the administration of enterprise-wide applications such as Microsoft 365 and SharePoint in an Active Directory /Azure hybrid environment; applying foundational knowledge of data center hardware and networking technologies as they relate to application functionality to resolve complex technical...

The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in managing the full lifecycle of large-scale research and development efforts.  As a Business Financial Manager in our fast-paced Strategic Technology Office (STO), you'll play a critical role in SPA's mission by providing financial and administrative support to Progam Managers. In this role, you will be responsible for financial tracking and analysis, budget preparation/maintenance assistance, solicitation preparation and management, tracking of deliverables and milestones, maintaining schedules and calendars, meeting support, preparation of correspondence, and maintaining files.

The Acquisition & Financial Analyst will assist the SP22 Guidance Branch in Strategic Systems Programs as a resident contractor with budget execution, budget planning, contracting strategies, acquisition planning, and other program office support.  Candidates need the ability to work as part of a team and prioritize their own project load. Candidates are expected to sit on-site at the Washington Navy Yard and must be comfortable working in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment. 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...

The Operations Research Analyst will conduct modeling and simulation analysis using DoD models and modeling environments such as Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), and the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) and SPA’s modeling environments GCAM and Archer/Cyber Assassin (CA).  They will assist in the framing, development, and presentation of warfighting analyses by building models to analyze and assess military operations and technologies.  They will also identify, research, and incorporate modern strategies for analysis in areas such as computer science, systems engineering, and program analysis to provide timely and relevant products as well as conduct analysis of data sets, drafting white papers,...

SPA has an immediate need for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support classified systems.  The ISSO maintains day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of the cybersecurity tools to protect classified information systems. The ISSO conducts reviews, audits, and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses, and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional. In this role, you will report to the ISSM while preparing and maintaining security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, performing audits, performing incident response activities, interfacing with client and/or Government personnel, and maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls. As the ISSO, you will also be...

Position Description- Use parametric cost models to develop and document Operations & Sustainment (O&S) cost estimates and cost risk to gain government budgetary approval.- Create cost estimating relationships and methods for estimating new technologies.- Work with team of analysts to estimate software maintenance of major software-intensive space programs.- Prepare and/or analyze space program engineering technical baseline documents for content completeness and consistency with other program documents.- Develop and brief results and cost models to senior government leadership to enable decision making.This position offers a full time hybrid work model that will require occasional days in the office to access and analyze classified data.  Applicants must be local to the...