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SPA is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Operations Subject Matter Expert to support the Cyber Warfare Directorate within the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform and Weapons Portfolio Management. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise and staff support as part of Cyber Warfare Directorate's execution of Cyberspace Operations-related Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs). In addition, will participate in OSD meetings with Cyberspace Operations stakeholders, assisting government personnel with the research and development of the Cyberspace Operations IAPRs which are focused on aligning the Cyber Mission Force-related acquisition portfolios. Will apply a background in Military Cyberspace Operations (US Cyber Command or Service Cyber Component experience...

Key duties associated with this position include but are not limited to:- Provide focused action expertise to senior leaders.- Update, deliver, and maintain actions using Enterprise Task Management Software Solutions (ETMS2 - formerly TMT).- Create and deliver senior-level integrated responses to actions, tasks, and products.- Coordinate, integrate, and facilitate senior-level meetings.- Coordinate, integrate, and conduct a technical review process to ensure correspondence packages are relevant, complete, consistent, and technically coherent and integrated.- Create, deliver, and maintain processes to ensure knowledge management and information and decisions related to mission systems status updates and decision briefs are in accordance with Governance plan.- Perform...

The successful candidate will process labor corrections in Costpoint, reconcile labor each payroll cycle, responsible for registration and oversight of multi-state payroll compliance and filings, conduct monthly audits of benefit deductions, process quarterly disability benefits, monitor and maintain timesheet floor checks, prepare affiliated GL account reconciliations, back up semi-monthly labor, leave and payroll processing, assist with W-2 year-end function and new hire employee orientation. This individual will also perform other duties as assigned.

SPA is seeking an experienced Legislative Affairs Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A)). The analyst will monitor the status of and review congressional products including Defense-related legislation, committee reports, and hearing materials, and assess impacts on all programs in the ASD(A) portfolio. The analyst will also draft and coordinate responses to congressional requests for information, prepare congressional testimony for OUSD(A&S) leadership, support the annual rollout of the President’s Budget, and prepare Statements of Administration Policy, impact statements, and appeals.

SPA is seeking an experienced adminstrative/personnel assistant to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A)). The ideal candidate will apply experience supporting OSD or other major DoD staffs and familarity with the Defense Acquisition System. Will manage personnel actions, perform staff management, conduct meeting support, track actions, and generate staff packages (action memos etc) for senior leaders. 

The Systems Engineer will provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile. They will support headquarters level planning, development, and execution for a variety of activities including systems integration, system accuracy, system reliability, support equipment design, and systems safety. Travel 3-4 times/year will be required.

- Process various forms of cash receipts, including checks, ACH payments, and credit card transactions.- Research and apply unallocated cash to customer accounts.- Reconcile bank statements and identify any discrepancies.- Research and resolve discrepancies in customer payments.- Post cash receipts to the general ledger and update customer accounts receivable balances.- Research and resolve Unbilled Reconciliations.- Research and resolve Aging Issues.- Operate as a backup Billing Analysts as needed.- Perform Special Projects as assigned.- Generate and maintain accurate reports on cash flow and customer payment activity.- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor when communicating with customers regarding their payments.

SPA is seeking an experienced Program Analyst to support OSD oversight of the National Security Space Launch (formerly known as the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle) program. Will apply Defense Acquisition expertise, experience supporting National Security Space Launch program, and familiarity with supporting major DoD staffs and senior leaders in developing decision-ready material for senior leaders and navigating headquarters and acquisition processes to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD(SSIPM)) with portfolio management responsibilities. The Senior Program Analyst will support portfolio management and oversight of systems through development, production, and fielding to the warfighter.

Coordinate analytical support services for the execution of various tactical or strategic operational plans to enable specific planned outcomes. Use intelligence and forensic products, indications and warnings analysis, collection management, targeting, imagery, network analysis, moving target indications, backtracking, counterintelligence, counter terrorism, foreign disclosure, international engagement and threat analysis to support the operations execution. Develop specific and detailed guidance to ensure interoperability with joint operations. Develop workflows between disparate organizations to ensure effective execution of mission.

Description of dutiesThe SSC/BZ DAG is responsible for tracking and managing communication products, taskers, and the Directorate’s highest priority efforts.  This position interacts with SSC and BZ leadership and their staff on a daily basis.  You will be in the premier space acquisition organization responsible for delivering space-based capabilities and effects to our warfighters and allied partners.- Apply critical thinking and experience to develop solutions for our customer’s most challenging issues.- Develop reports, briefings, and other communication products that summarize accomplishments, cost, schedule, technical performance risks, and issues.- Manage information requests, inquiries, and tasks through completion.  This includes facilitating coordination with...

We have an immediate need for a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This role is critical in providing a collaborative environment with internal SPA organizations and will work with the HR Leadership Team to facilitate a variety of employee actions and initiatives.  The ideal candidate will have proven proficiency in multiple core areas of the HR field to include employee benefits and leave management, compensation, and employee relations.  This role will be in-person and based out of our headquarters in Alexandria, VA. Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adjust prioritizations and routinely provide recommendations for course of action and HR best...

The Senior Analyst will serve as strategic advisor and trusted agent for a high profile client organization, focusing on rigorous efforts to strengthen the submarine manufacturing industrial base.  The Senior Analyst will apply expert level familiarity with submarine manufacturing manufacturing and supply chains to help identify, develop, and execute new strategies and initiatives to support submarine industrial base and supply chain development.  In this role, you will navigate complex stakeholder relationships across government and private industry, manage standup and execution of new initiatives, perform detailed analysis of industrial base and supply chain for undersea warfare systems, and regularly communicate progress and challenges through briefs, analytic products, and decision...

We are seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department (V). You will work directly on tasks related to the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Weapon Control System (WCS) and Large Missile Vertical Launch System (LMVLS) software integration with the Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) element on Zumwalt class destroyers. You will provide representation for NSWCDD DDG-1000 SE team in support of PEO IWS 9, including coordination with other CPS and LMVLS stakeholders, in all relevant technical and programmatic discussions and events, identifying and communicating changes in requirements, programmatic events (technical reviews, test events, etc.), and CPS and LMVLS capabilities/limitations deltas...

Support the Navy SSP customer in a fast paced new Acquisition development program for the Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program.  The successful candidate will support the integration of a cruise missile air vehicle into the launch tube environment and lead the coordination activities across multiple Government and Contractor organizations for Ship Integration and Fleet Integration for the SLCM-N system.  Support the planning, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities leading to Systems Engineering technical reviews, specifically supporting the Systems Engineering team to develop complex System and Subsystem Requirement Specifications, interface definition and coordination, SSN force structure and Fleet Integration planning and implementation.  Provide...

The Assistant Program Manager for Executive Support will support the SLCM-N PM in leading the Executive Support and Acquisition Program Coordination Team for the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear (SLCM-N) program.- Lead and oversee multiple task areas simultaneously with minimal oversight including project time, cost, and client relationships.- Work closely with clients, understand their priorities, and translate those into tasks for assignment to staff.- Assign tasks and review work of task leads for quality and consistency.- Generate required CDRLs - Manage Contract Requirements to ensure all required deliverables are provided on time, with high quality, and meet client requirements.- Provide task prioritization and guidance to staff and manage personnel task assignments to...

As a Network Engineer at SPA, you will be assigned to support the Space Systems Command Program Office developing software solutions to perform cyber operations in defense of the US Space Force’s mission systems. Using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to implement a DevSecOps approach, you will enable the rapid development and shipment of software solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground- and space-based cyber adversarial threats. You will be expected to understand and apply the best practices and standards for secure software development and deployment as set forth by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Open Worldwide Application Security Pkroject (OWASP) Top 10 policies and procedures. You will be expected to...

As a Network Engineer at SPA, you will be assigned to support the Space Systems Command Program Office developing software solutions to perform cyber operations in defense of the US Space Force’s mission systems. Using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to implement a DevSecOps approach, you will enable the rapid development and shipment of software solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground- and space-based cyber adversarial threats. You will be expected to understand and apply the best practices and standards for secure software development and deployment as set forth by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 policies and procedures. You will be expected to...

As a Systems Administrator at SPA, you will be assigned to support the Space Systems Command Program Office developing software solutions to perform cyber operations in defense of the US Space Force’s mission systems. Using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to implement a DevSecOps approach, you will enable the rapid development and shipment of software solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground- and space-based cyber adversarial threats. You will be expected to understand and apply the best practices and standards for secure software development and deployment as set forth by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 policies and procedures. You will be expected...

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer at SPA, you will be assigned to support the Space Systems Command Program Office developing software solutions to perform cyber operations in defense of the US Space Force’s mission systems. Using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to implement a DevSecOps approach, you will enable the rapid development and shipment of software solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground- and space-based cyber adversarial threats. You will be expected to understand and apply the best practices and standards for secure software development and deployment as set forth by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 policies and procedures. You will be...

As a UI/UX Designer at SPA, you will be assigned to support the Space Systems Command Program Office developing software solutions to perform cyber operations in defense of the US Space Force’s mission systems. Using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to implement a DevSecOps approach, you will enable the rapid development and shipment of software solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground- and space-based cyber adversarial threats. You will be expected to understand and apply the best practices and standards for secure software development and deployment as set forth by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 policies and procedures. You will be expected to...