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The candidate will support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization (ODASD (ER&O)) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment (OASD (EI&E)). ODASD (ER&O) sustains warfighting readiness and lethality by providing energy-related policy and governance for programs and activities that enable resilient, efficient, clean, and cyber-secure energy for Joint forces, weapon systems, and installations. The candidate will support the ODASD (ER&O) staff by providing analyses support to assist in the development of strategy, policy, plans, and guidance related to a wide range of operational energy programs and initiatives. Will be responsible for producing relevant analytical products, policy, guidance and...

The candidate will support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization (ODASD (ER&O)) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment (OASD (EI&E)). ODASD (ER&O) sustains warfighting readiness and lethality by providing energy-related policy and governance for programs and activities that enable resilient, efficient, clean, and cyber-secure energy for Joint forces, weapon systems, and installations. The successful candidate will support the ODASD (ER&O) staff across the full portfolio of installation energy programs, including assistance with resolving program/project execution issues, developing and coordinating communications/meetings, and execution of assigned special projects. Will ensure personnel...

The candidate will support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy Resilience & Optimization (ODASD (ER&O)) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment (OASD (EI&E)). ODASD (ER&O) sustains warfighting readiness and lethality by providing energy-related policy and governance for programs and activities that enable resilient, efficient, clean, and cyber-secure energy for Joint forces, weapon systems, and installations. The candidate will apply the technical background to provide program management and analyses support to assist in the development of strategy, policy, plans, and guidance related to a wide range of operational energy programs and initiatives in the ODASD (ER&O). The candidate will be responsible for task...

SPA is seeking a seasoned Senior Requirements Manager to work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support CR Branch in ACT. The Requirements Manager will be responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format. Will support CR Branch regarding the elicitation, capture, and management of capability requirements. Asisst with requirements analysis and documentation for large complex programs, and prepare formal and informal documents in compliance with internal NATO ACT procedures. Will develop, draft, write, and edit documents. Will translate technical information to clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel, and conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical industry terminology....

The Financial Analyst will provide business financial management (BFM) support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other financial management systems and reports to obtain, manage, and present financial and business data to ascertain program resource posture and health for multiple appropriations (e.g., Shipbuilding and Construction, Navy (SCN), Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN)), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), etc.); formulating yearly program budget requirements to identify contract/procurement and other project costs within an overall program financial requirements plan; providing analysis, verification, and justification of budget or acquisition data while ensuring data traceability and...

Responsibilities:Duties associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:- The Contractor shall have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements. - The contractor shall execute pre/post award contract management actions on various contracts with various contract types as listed in FAR Part 16. - The contractor shall assist in the preparation of solicitation documents selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, including packing and delivery requirements or other routine supplemental stipulation. - The contractor shall assist in the monitoring of contract performance through progress reports and analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws,...

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. 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 benefit programs,...

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. At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total...

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 candidate will apply a strong technical background and relevant experience in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO). A successful candidate will be capable of leading periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze programmatic, technical, and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; and communicate findings to the Program Manager. The candidate will assist with program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, and other program execution operations. Apply abilities to coordinate performer meetings, asses performer task progress and projected performer outcomes, and...

Provide pricing support to simple and complex cost proposals. Support analyses and strategy development for high visibility procurements, including ensuring compliance with firm estimating systems. Design, develop and prepare cost models and cost proposals, provide guidance and council to clients on all aspects of proposal preparation, including market, wage analyses, RFP analysis, FAR, CAS, disclosure and compliance issues, terms, pricing strategies, business risks, and cost proposal content. Research and conduct competitive analyses. Review and check work of fellow analysts. Candidate will be responsible for the design, development and preparation of cost volumes. The position will advise internal SPA customers on all aspects of proposal preparation, including market, wage analyses,...

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated analyst and manager 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. Will participate in analyses, assessments, wargames, and workshops that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements of the DoD. The individual will support and lead 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. The candidate can expect to...

Responsibilities will include supporting Air Force Futures Decision Support Function in its ability to assess, manage, and modify future concepts, and to evaluate the risk associated with those concepts as they integrate with existing and/or other conceptual platforms and systems.

ResponsibilitiesOrganization within the Office of the Secretary of Defense is looking to hire an outstanding individual to support military capability development and prototyping, with a strong background in DoD battle management command and control (BMC2) systems, architectures, and datalinks. Experience in integrated air and missile defense (IAMD), Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), and/or Army fires highly desired. Individual will support the testing and evaluation of BMC2 prototype systems and the integration with kinetic effectors, and therefore candidacy will be strengthened by experience in end-to-end, multi-domain test strategy development, planning, and execution. The individual must be adaptable to all manner of Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance...

This position will directly support the Sentinel Program’s Command & Launch (C&L) Division as they acquire the weapon system command & control capabilities for the next generation ICBM.  Duties will include providing expert advice and support to Sentinel program leaders on all command & control aspects throughout the acquisition cycle.  Areas of responsibility that fall under the C&L Team include:  - Weapon system command & control (e.g., launch console and command data processing, etc.)- ICBM codes/cryptography (i.e., securing the nuclear launch codes and assuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of commands)- ICBM targeting (i.e., system processing of strategic aim points) - Nuclear command, control & communications (NC3) systems (i.e., national communications...

In this role, the Program Analyst will support the NAVSEA AUKUS program within Team Submarine responsible for the integrated support to the Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine initiative via the AUKUS Portfolio Office, a trilateral decision support organization. Responsibilities will include developing new processes and approaches to novel trilateral program management, organizing and supporting senior-level trilateral governance meetings, tracking high-visibility action items, monitoring program status and acquisition efforts, coordinating program wide initiatives and actions, and developing and implementing knowledge management systems (KMS) or approaches to provide a centralized place to store information and access it readily. Information will include identifying and archiving key...

About the PositionAs a Platform Solutions Architect at SPA, you will be assigned to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. The program office’s mission includes the development and deployment of software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services.  This role combines the strategic vision of a solutions architect with the technical depth of cloud/hybrid cloud platform engineering. You will be responsible for designing and implementing a modern, integrated cloud/hybrid cloud platform that is both future-proof and aligned with current performance/mission objectives. In...

The developer role is in support of a large enterprise SharePoint environment, including integration with other systems/sources/applications. As a SharePoint Developer, you will be responsible for leveraging out of the box solutions within SharePoint 2019, creating customized solutions, constructing workflows, design pages and web forms, O&M of existing sites, and providing customer support on SharePoint related requests. - Assist in architecting, designing and developing a large, customer-facing, service-oriented SharePoint environment for a large IT organization.- Participate in requirements gathering, technical design sessions, and solution discussions.- Document and provide clear documentation and write-ups to customers, team on projects, and break/fixes.- Manage web...

SPA is seeking a Technical Writer to work collaboratively with program managers and Procurement and Contracting (P&C) staff in the development of requirement documents such as Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Statement of Objectives, Grading Criteria and other procurement related documents. The Technical Writer will be responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format. Will support P&C in assisting program managers regarding format and content of requirements (SOWs, SOO’s, RSD’s etc.), and prepare documents in compliance with internal procedures. Will develop, draft, write, and edit requirement documents including functional descriptions, specifications, deliverables and acceptance criteria in support of P&C,...