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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 Program Analyst will will provide program support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, focusing on development of Power Apps projects in support of acquisition efforts. Responsibilities will also include financial planning and coordination of program-wide activities; supporting meeting coordination and program deliverables; and collaborating directly with the program financial team and technical leadership to determine and prioritize objectives. This position is located in Alexandria, VA.

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...

This position interacts with Space Systems Command, BZ leadership and their staff on a daily basis. The individual will provide human resources and personnel management support to Space Force customers in El Segundo, CA. You will be in the premier space acquisition organization responsible for delivering space-based capabilities and effects to our warfighters and allied partners. Key duties associated with this position include:- Apply critical thinking and experience to develop solutions for our customer’s most challenging issues.- Manage/oversee all the Division’s human resource and personnel programs.- Primary focal point for interface and coordination with the Management Operations Division (BZO) on all Division HR and personnel processes.- Provide technical guidance and...

 This position interacts with Space Systems Command, BZ leadership and their staff on a daily basis. The individual will provide administrative and human resources support to Space Force customers in El Segundo, CA. You will be in the premier space acquisition organization responsible for delivering space-based capabilities and effects to our warfighters and allied partners. Key duties associated with this position include:- Apply critical thinking and experience to develop solutions for our customer’s most challenging issues.- Provide calendar support to the military O-6 Division Chief and his civilian, NH-04 Deputy.- Manage/oversee all the Division’s human resource and personnel programs.- Primary focal point for interface and coordination with the Management Operations...

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...

Expected Contributions and Responsibilities- Oversee the AR team to ensure end-to-end AR process is executed seamlessly, including review of bill preparation, reconciliation, submission, and resolution of errors or inquiries- Lead the collections process to ensure balances are collected timely and are properly reported in our ERP- Create and maintain reporting files for executive management, including but not limited to analysis of both the AR aging and unbilled analysis and cash forecasting models- Oversee and ensure corrective actions are taken on invoice rejections from both internal and external stakeholders- Lead and ensure closeouts are happening timely- Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure top performance of the team and...

The candidate will provide cyber operations, exploitation, and telecommunications expertise to help DARPA identify and implement compelling artificial intelligence and machine learning-based solutions in the telecommunications and high-speed data processing realms. Responsibilities include assisting with strategic coordination of deeply technical cyber efforts from the ground-up/field work through implementation. Support spans through technology transition and research management of programs in software program analysis, computer network defense, computer network exploitation, and/or computer network attack. The candidate will provide software emulation, software vulnerability research, computer program analysis, and reverse engineering expertise in support of cybersecurity and/or...

The Senior Program Analyst will provide program and manpower analysis support to the AUKUS nuclear powered submarine endeavor, directly supporting OPNAV N133.  The Analyst will support US training efforts for Australian submariners in the US, support N133 in officer pipeline management, and participate in trilateral operational worforce meetings.  The Analyst should expect to brief senior leaders frequently and be a key member of a high profile team.   This position is located in Arlington VA, with possible international travel.

Works within USMC Combat Development and Integration (CD&I) G3/5/7 in order to implement processes to integrate higher headquarters and adjacent guidance into the force development process, serve as the lead analyst with higher headquarters and adjacent organizations to integrate Service Force Development Campaing of Learning activities, or serve as the lead analyst for the CD&I Campaign Plan and Service Force Development Campaign of Learning Activities.   Analyzes and develops programs and plans of a military or governmental system to obtain a quantitative and/or qualitative, rational basis for: decision making, further program development, and integration of activities.  Utilizes military warfare, military operations analysis, political military situations and military organization...

The successful candidate will support the AN/SPY-6 Family of Radars within PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors Directorate. The candidate will provide systems engineering and hardware analysis to the SPY-6 Principal Assistant Program Manager in support of Foreign Military Sales case studies. A hybrid work environment is acceptable; however, you must have the ability to work from PEO IWS 2.0 Program Office and various DC area organizations 2-3 times per week and travel up to 10% of the time (1-2 times per month). Specific responsibilities include:  1) Develop tracking reports for elements and milestones, 2) Implementing SE management practices that include programmatic financial planning, analysis of hardware requirements. 3) Lead various working groups (System Safety, Training, Hardware,...

We are seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department (V). You will review concepts, designs, assess specifications/requirements, perform system integration-related tasks, and conduct system verification and support certification activities.You must have the ability to provide senior-level briefings and communications and have the ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren 3-4 days per week on average with some travel expected (up to 15%).Do you excel at analysis and problem-solving techniques necessary to perform professional scientific/engineering work and excel in a team environment? If so, you may be a great fit to join our high performing team.  At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total...

You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring teammates within the command's Continuous Process Improvement Program.  You will also be responsible for developing and delivering highly effective training programs for our Green Belt (GB) and Yellow Belt (YB) Students. This includes developing curriculum, delivering training sessions, and providing ongoing support and guidance to ensure trainees are able to apply their learning effectively in real-world scenarios.

This Senior Program Manager will support advanced and additive manufacturing plans, projects and analyses to assess and recommend solutions for current and future fleet integration and use of advanced & additive manufacturing technology, materials and components. Advanced manufacturing technologies may include manufacturing and repair processes utilizing computing (i.e. CAD, CAE, and CAM), robotics, automation and control technologies. Support may include, but not be limited to materials and material database development; material characterization and process development; specification and standards development; shipboard integration and testing of advanced and additive manufacturing equipment; technical data package for AM components development and management; file sharing and...

 The ideal candidate will have a background in financial analysis within the DoD, preferably the Navy. They will conduct thorough financial analysis and reporting to track program expenditures and forecast future financial requirements, and track budgets, costs, and variances. The role will include examining budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives, and providing financial support to program leadership for decision-making.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.  Washington, DC Pay Transparency Range: $75,000-$85,000.