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SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated professionals interested in providing strategic, technical, and data-driven program support. The ideal candidate can solve challenging, unstructured, and time-critical problems, primarily supporting DoD R&D organizations. Will help develop and guide program strategy and execution from ideation through the development and implementation of competitively-awarded solicitations, developing performer milestones and metrics, assessing performer progress and risks, and conducting active outreach and planning for technology transition. Assist the clients in validating the strategy and vision across a portfolio, adapting to policy changes and technical developments. Work with our multidisciplinary team to define technology gaps and develop and execute...

Develop detailed OT&E strategies; schedules; mission-based test designs; cost estimates; business, performance, and technical architecture; test and accreditation plans, including T&E master plans (TEMP) with POA&Ms, OT&E Concept, detailed method of test, data collection and analysis plans; T&E strategy briefs; operational evaluation frameworks, work breakdown structures, and operational scenarios to evaluate the operational effectiveness, suitability, and resiliency of the system under test. Plan and execute OT&E activities by identifying, coordinating, and collaborating with stakeholders including outside organizations. Perform modeling and simulation (M&S) requirements development to include identifying and documenting candidate critical measures/response variables. Oversee and be...

As a technical member of a dynamic systems engineering team that informs the Government Program Management Office of the successes and challenges of the SIGINT systems, the candidate should be an experienced SIGINT Systems Engineer, to help us guide new and existing SIGINT programs as they evolve to commercial trends like Agile development, Cloud migration, Automation techniques (AI/ML), and streamlined DevOps deployments to our users in operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:- Provide end-to-end systems engineering throughout our systems’ lifecycle.- Coordinate CONOPS of SIGINT mission planning and scheduling systems.- Provide recommendations for modifications and future evolutions.- Develop architecture products.- Write and translate...

As Senior Capture Manager, the successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Growth Officer and the Division Director to lead Federal growth activities for assigned markets, including opportunity identification, pipeline management, business development, solutioning, capture management, and proposal development.

You will serve as Senior Radar Engineer and a highly qualified adviser providing direct support to NSWC Dahlgren B40 Division providing Sensor Systems expertise across the entire acquisition Life-Cycle from concept exploration through sustainment of Navy Radar Systems. You must have the ability to be onsite part time in Dahlgren, VA and travel domestically (<5%). 

We are seeking an Operations Systems Analyst to provide threat system analysis of U.S. Navy Electronic Warfare systems in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department (B), Electronic Warfare and Spectrum Operations (EWSO) Division (B30). The B30 department conducts research, development, test and evaluation in emerging electromagnetic fields to enhance our ability to assess and maneuver in the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS), for purposes such as communication, navigation, advanced threat characterization and identification, cognitive decision support and collaborative weapon sensor engagements to enhance the warfighters ability to assess and engage emerging threats. You must have ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren...

SPA is seeking a Predictive Modeling & Simulation Analyst to work at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Duties include:- Perform modeling, simulation, analysis and studies of end-to-end system capabilities to determine the ability of the NRO to effectively execute multiple missions.- Deliver end-to-end model-based system engineering and digital engineering systems and enterprise capabilities.- Coordinate, integrate, and execute technical system performance evaluation and product quality analysis activities, this includes predictive performance models (PPMs), collection quality models (CQMs), image equations (IQEs) and predictive track equations.- Conduct logical analysis of management problems and developing multivariate analysis, linear modeling, and data mining.-...

As Senior Capture Manager, the successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Growth Officer and the account Division Director to lead Federal growth activities for Navy markets, including opportunity identification, pipeline management, business development, solutioning, capture management,and proposal development. 

SPA is seeking a Predictive Modeling & Simulation Analyst to work at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Duties include:- Perform modeling, simulation, analysis and studies of end-to-end system capabilities to determine the ability of the NRO to effectively execute multiple missions- Deliver end-to-end model-based system engineering and digital engineering systems and enterprise capabilities- Coordinate, integrate, and execute technical system performance evaluation and product quality analysis activities, this includes predictive performance models (PPMs), collection quality models (CQMs), image equations (IQEs) and predictive track equations- Conduct logical analysis of management problems and developing multivariate analysis, linear modeling, and data mining- Use...

The Jr. Cost Analyst will perform data collection, model development, database management, data normalization, risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, acquisition/contract evaluation, conduct Net Present Value (NPV), and cost/financial performance monitoring. They will also participate in technical working groups with engineering, budget, schedule, and acquisition functional team members. In addition, the Cost Analyst will manage client relationships and expectations.

The key duties of the Acquisition Management Support Analyst include but are not limited to the following:- Provide management, direction, administration, and quality assurance support of the execution of this Task Order;- Responsible for supporting quality and efficiency of the Task Order to include both technical issues and business processes;- Be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues and resource limitations;- Support the Program Executive Officer (PEO) Action Group (PAG) or Delta/Division Action Group (DAG); the former is responsible for projection and Directorate level coordination to include but not limited to, facilitating and/or coordinating Directorate level strategic briefings, messages (PA/Media), reports, analysis and...

The key duties of the Contract Manager includes but is not limited to the following:- Provide management, direction, administration, and quality assurance support of the execution of this Task Order;- Be responsible for supporting quality and efficiency of the Task Order to include both technical issues and business processes;- Be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues and resource limitations;Support the Program Executive Officer (PEO) Action Group (PAG), which is responsible for, projection and Directorate level coordination to include but not limited to, facilitating and/or coordinating Directorate level strategic briefings, messages (PA/Media), reports, analysis and special projects supporting the portfolio.

The Senior Acquisition Management Analyst provides management, direction, administration, and quality assurance support of the execution of this Task Order. The Senior Acquisition Management Analyst is responsible for supporting quality and efficiency of the Task Order to include both technical issues and business processes. The successful candidate must be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues and resource limitations. You will work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently.  In addition, you will oversee personnel in the same career field.  This position excels in advising, improvising, optimizing, and making thorough recommendations to Government Senior...

The Logistics Manager provides support to all activities that will be involved in providing needed logistical support to include, but not limited to, integration of actions required of each activity into a comprehensive logistics plan in support of or to be incorporated into overall program plans.  Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:- Monitor progress toward meeting the logistics plan and identifying causes and impact of delays or other problems (varying degrees of responsibility for taking actions to prevent or overcome such problems may also be included); - Adjust plans and schedules for all related actions as required by delays or changes to logistics requirements; - Evaluate plans for and provision of logistical support for feasibility, efficiency,...

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for applying comprehensive methods for describing current and/or future architecture/structure and behavior of an organization's processes, information systems, personnel and organizational sub-units, so that they align with the organization's core mission, vision, goals and strategic direction. Assist in addressing CBRN architectures (how an adversary may use a pathway to do an attack), performance management (through organizational program reviews) and process architecture. Support enterprise design by developing enterprise schema to map data and process flows between capabilities and solutions. Manage the activities of a team of enterprise architects.Develop plans of action and timetables in order to meet established deadlines. Develop...

You will be responsible for developing innovative concepts of operations and capability plans, and for translating them into detailed written and graphical descriptions used to develop and support tactical, operational and strategic surface and undersea warfare analysis. Responsible for conducting military effectiveness analysis of alternative capabilities to inform the development of formal requirements and program plans across the spectrum of science and technology (S&T), research and development (R&D), and program acquisition. Support and eventually take a leading role in the development and employment of modeling and simulation analysis tools and in briefing analysis results to top-level government decision makers.

The Mid-Level Risk Analyst will provide advanced analytical support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and apply rational, systematic, science-based techniques, and critical thinking to help inform and improve the Department’s decision-making abilities for preparation, response and recovery to Weapons of Mass Destruction scenarios and Critical Infrastructure disruption scenarios. The Risk Analyst will participate in a wide range of modeling and analytical activities including, but not limited to, model design, implementation and operations, model use documentation, data transformation, database schema design, and data quality assurance process design, execution, and oversight.  This includes assisting in identifying, prioritizing, and executing analyses to help demonstrate and...

SPA has a near-term need for a passionate and dedicated professional interested in providing technical, data-driven support combined with strategy-informed operations research analysis. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving challenging, unstructured, and time-critical problems in both leadership and supporting roles. The candidate will participate in analyses, assessments, and workshops that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements of the Department of Defense.  The individual will support cross-functional, high-performance teams conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including wargaming, to inform decision makers at the highest levels of the government, including the Secretary of Defense, Congress, and the White House....

In this role, the Program Analyst will provide programmatic and technical support to the team, charged with planning, assessment, management, and decision-making for various stages of life cycle support including system design and development; resource scheduling and requirements planning and analysis; program documentation development; and other aspects of program coordination and execution.  Responsibilities also include executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations.  

ISAG has a near-term need for experienced legal experts to support DoD’s input into both the CFIUS and Team Telecom processes. Roles will be onsite in Arlington or Alexandria, VA. The candidate will support DoD’s Global Investment and Economic Security Office in the development of risk mitigation options and the monitoring and compliance of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) mitigation agreements. They will support the review of mitigation compliance, which may involve domestic and international travel. The candidate will develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the mitigation of foreign investment risk in the areas of product integrity, supply assurance, collocation, and technology transfer.