SPA is seeking a Mid or Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to provide programmatic and technical support to the Long Endurance Electronic Decoy (LEED) program within the Navy's Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate (PEO IWS 2.0).  A hybrid work environment is acceptable; however, you must have the ability to travel to various DC area locations and NSWC Dahlgren regularly. Travel up to 20% of the time (2-3 times per month) is possible. You will join a high performing Government and contractor team supporting one of the Navy’s newest and most anticipated programs. You will regularly be working with stakeholders from industry, the PEO, Warfare Centers, Navy Labs and University Affiliated Research Centers, and International Partners on...

Being on the SPA Satellite Assessments Team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation – not just occasionally, but every single day. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. We're looking for a talented Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our team. - Use your skills in statistics, mathematics, and programming to analyze datasets, and build predictive models and simulations in a mission first team. - Provide space system threat assessments and analysis in support of current and future US architectures.- Lead and execute cross-domain threat system studies and analysis that supports decision...

For this critical work, we are looking for a candidate that will proactively assist with the design, development, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. You must have the ability to work at our office in Washington, D.C. at least 2-3 days per week. We expect you to consistently demonstrate strong attributes to quickly build competencies and provide the highest quality products and services to the PEO IWS 2.0 Cyber Security Lead and Information Systems Security Manager to ensure that Risk Management Framework (RMF) cybersecurity requirements are satisfied in accordance with applicable DOD, NIST, Department of the Navy (DON), and NAVSEA series instructions. We look for traits such as how you solve problems when you’re stuck. Do you look...

This Cybersecurity Engineer will prepare, implement, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements. This includes coordinating with Shipbuilders, PARMs, NAVSEA CIO and other stakeholders to accredit and maintain the accreditation of the networks for Unmanned Vehicles (UxVs) within PMS 406 portfolio. Other duties include:- Planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network-  Assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies- Ensuring appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure- Responding to computer...

This Model Based Systems Engineer will develop models, architectural products, and digital artifacts for Unmanned Systems (UxSs) within PMS 406's portfolio. Other tasks include:- Applying modeling to support a system’s or SoS’ requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle phases- Providing  support to ensure systems are interoperable- Producing reports to support the management of MBSE/digital environment activities and decision making- Managing/coordinating information and resources to meet digital thread-related objectives- Implementing a model-based culture, leveraging capabilities of the digital enterprise environment infrastructure of the organization- Utilizing model data support to enable the creation of a...

- Post-Award Acquisition Support: Provide advice, recommendations, and document support to multiple disciplined offices in all areas of the acquisition post-award phase.- Acquisition post-award support includes: Contract Administration, Contract Modification Support, Delivery/Task Order Support, financial tracking, attending PMRs/BMRs and providing analysis of progress, and Award Fee management.- Ability to write and proofread Performance Work Statements (PWS)- Provide contractual domain expertise in implementation, execution and administration for all aspects of contract management.- Champion contract policy and procedure revision and improvement.- Understand the business cases and have an appreciation of financial/analytical issues.- Analyze significant, and/or unique...

A qualified candidate will be responsible for duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:- Provide general contract administration support.- Prepare data-call responses for Government approval.- Prepare reports as directed by the CO, Team Chief, or Senior Contracting Officer.- Adhere to contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards for areas of responsibility.- Interface with specific financial management systems such as FIRsT, NEAR Reports, and other financial management tools.- Maintain contract files in accordance with all required regulations.- Prepare contract award and modifications in accordance with NAM/FAR for CO review/signature into EPX, to include identifying appropriate solicitation and contract...

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Performs complex financial analysis of budgets and schedules needed to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned program(s).- Acts as a key technical expert on financial analysis issues.- Coordinates, negotiates, and resolves financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies to ensure accurate interpretation of contract requirements.- Establishes and defines program plan requirements for assigned work.- Coordinates interdepartmental development of program plans and interfaces with vendors and customers, as required.- Monitors and reports performance against plans to ensure that contractual cost and schedule objectives are met.- Reviews and consolidates program baseline and program spend plans at the...

This Naval Architect will design, build, and maintain Unmanned Systems (UxSs) in PMS 406's portfolio. This role will use knowledge of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, flotation and stability, structures, arrangements, and construction, and cost and survivability assessment to synthesize the often conflicting demands from competing design constraints to determine the most balanced designs for UxSs. This role requires proficiency with modern computation tools to perform UUV and USV design studies.  Washington, D.C. Pay Range:  145-180k and higher for exceptionally qualified individuals.

This Structural Engineer will design and supervise the construction and integration of structures required to support Unmanned Systems (UxSs) in PMS 406's portfolio.  Washington, D.C. Pay Range:  145-175k.

This Mechanical Engineer will research, develop, design, manufacture, and test mechanical devices for Unmanned Systems (UxSs) in PMS 406's portfolio. This role will use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for design data processing and for turning the design into a product, and will perform modeling and simulation of new designs, and will facilitate changes to existing designs.  Washington, D.C. Pay Range:  140-170k.

This Human Systems Integration Engineer will integrate human considerations into the engineering of Unmanned Systems (UxSs) within PMS 406's portfolio, dealing with the application of information on physical and psychological characteristics to the design of devices and systems for human use, with the objective to reduce total ownership cost while optimizing total mission performance. This HSI Engineer will conduct integrated and comprehensive analysis, design and assessment of requirements, concepts and resources across seven domains of manpower, personnel, training, human factors engineering, habitability, survivability, and environment, occupational health and safety. Washington, D.C. Pay Range:  120-155k.

This Electrical and Electronics Engineer will design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical and electronic equipment, including communications systems, electric motors, machinery controls, and wiring in Unmanned Systems (UxSs) in PMS 406's portfolio. This role will include designing new products, writing performance requirements, developing maintenance schedules, testing equipment, solving operating problems, and estimating the time and cost of engineering projects. Washington, D.C. Pay Range:  145-175k.

This Design Engineer will develop and compare alternative layouts or designs for the current and future Unmanned Systems (UxSs) in PMS 406's portfolio. This may involve consideration of structural, mechanical, and hydraulic features, and working on preliminary designs and specifications and evaluating changes in design and performance which affect UxSs prior to and during production. Other tasks include reviewing new approaches to circuitry and power distribution or incorporation of automatic self-test methods in equipment design. Washington, D.C. Pay Range:   140-180k.

The candidate will support the analysis and management of DOE enterprise risks, schedules, and priorities. The candidate will be responsible for:- Collaborating within a team to deliver enterprise risk and schedule analysis.- Gathering information from various sources and conducting analysis of that information to inform program decisions and establish priorities.- Presenting results to peers and senior leadership within client and partner organizations.The Program Analyst will spend the majority of their time at SPA HQ in Alexandria. Travel to DOE sites throughout the country will be required.

The SysML Modeling Integrator Engineer shall have:- Familiarity with Federal, DoD, Air Force, Space Force, and SSC space system design, development, production, test, implementation and operational processes and procedures.- Familiarity with space system ground, launch, start-up, operation, communication, maintenance, availability, reliability, troubleshooting, and operational processes and procedures.- Famliarity with material, equipment and production cost, performance requirement, and delivery schedule estimation processes and procedures.- Familiarity with space system operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other relevant operational performance metrics and benchmarks.- Domain expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques and procedures.- Domain...

We are seeking multiple Contracts Support Specialists to fill the following positions located in the El Segundo, CA area:- Senior Acquisition Contracting Specialist- Senior Contracts Specialist- Senior Contracts ManagerWe are seeking multiple Contracts Support Specialists to fill the following positions located in the El Segundo, CA area:- Acquisition Contracting Specialist- Contract Closeout Specialist- Contracts Manager- Contracts PrincipalThe Contracts Support Specialist shall have:- Experience in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures- Ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee...

We are seeking multiple Senior Contracts Support Specialists to fill the following positions located in the El Segundo, CA area:- Senior Acquisition Contracting Specialist- Senior Contracts Specialist- Senior Contracts ManagerWe are seeking a Contracts Support Specialist SME to fill the following position located in the El Segundo, CA area:- Acquisition Contracting Specialist SMEThe Senior Contracts Support Specialists shall have:- Expertise in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures- Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management- Prior Procurement Contracting Officer...

We are seeking multiple Mid-Level (Journeyman) Technical Space Operations Engineer candidates for the following positions at the associated locations- Director's Action Group (DAG) Specialists located in the El Segundo, CA area with TS/SCI clearance/access levels and with Active Secret clearances- Launch Site Support Engineers located in the CCAFB, FL area- Launch Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) Engineers located in the CCAFB, FL area- Space Control Satellite Engineers located in the Colorado Springs, CO area- Principal Space Ground-Based Assets Engineers located in the Colorado Springs, CO area- Space Systems Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA area.The Technical Space Operations Engineers shall have:- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and execute various...

We are seeking multiple Senior Technical Space Operations Engineer candidates for the following positions at the associated locations:- Senior Action Group Managers located in the Colorado Springs, CO area- Chief Engineers located in the Colorado Springs, CO area- Senior Ground/Communications Systems Engineers located in either the El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Albuquerque, NM, or San Antonio, TX areas- Senior Ground Systems Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, or Dulles, VA areas- Lead Radio Frequency (RF) Engineers located in the Colorado Springs, CO area- Senior Space Control Experts located in the El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO areas- Senior Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Operations Engineers located in the Colorado Springs,...