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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, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.   The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.   ResponsibilitiesRecognized as a US Special Operations Sensitive...

This is an exciting opportunity to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) program. The Space Systems Command has the collective USSF mission responsibility for the development, deployment, maintenance and sustainment of space systems providing early missile warning capability; environmental sensing; precision navigation, guidance and timing; nuclear event detection; space launch capability; national and military satellite communications capabilities; launch range and network systems; advanced systems; and technology development programs.  This position will work in close collaboration with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Owner (ISO) to ensure security posture is met and maintained, develops...

You will provide assistance with aspects of the Congressional Facility Requirements Documentation (DD Form 1391). The Contractor shall provide advice and technical support to determine which environmental impact assessments will best support the military construction requirements as well as effectively communicate the results of the assessments. The Contractor shall provide support with all aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Analysis Decision Document. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid...

The Contractor shall support AFRCO Chief of Pricing by providing pricing support in the evaluation of government proposals. Specifically provides advice, guidance, and recommendations to procurement personnel in the resolution of a wide variety of cost and pricing issues. The Contractor shall assist Contracting Officers with cost objectives and ensuring they are based on sound pricing principles, review and evaluate contract price proposals for adequacy and compliance with laws, regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). The Contractor shall conduct in depth analysis and evaluation of proposals and present results for the Contracting Officer to determine reasonableness, accuracy, timeliness and completeness. Provides expert independent services and leadership in specialized...

The Contractor shall provide advice and technical support for interpretation and analysis of technical solutions to complex logistics projects. The Contractor shall maintain the requisite expertise to analyze and utilize highly complex data on historical and current analogous systems to accurately model the efficient acquisition of current and future next generation technology programs. The Contractor shall assist government program managers with independent logistics assessments and logistic documentation. Provides consulting services in a technical area of competence. Plans, implements, and performs technical tasks working under the supervision of subject matter experts or other senior staff. Effectively applies problem solving methodologies and interfaces with client personnel....

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.

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...

SPA is seeking a Help Desk and LMS System Administrator to support the Joint Advanced Distributed Learning (JADL) platform within Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) within NATO. The candidate will support the JADL, TRANSNET, and e-ITEP system administration and help desk which operates during normal U.S. office hours (08:00-16:30) Monday through Friday, excluding official holidays. Will review all new requests for user accounts on the JADL, TRANSNET, and e-ITEP systems, approving those which meet the NATO requirements and responding to those which need further clarification. Will work with the MS/LT Branch for uploading courseware, functional testing of courseware packages, and maintenance of existing content on JADL platform. Will support a wide variety of...

The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in managing the full lifecycle of large-scale research and development efforts.  As a Business Financial Manager in our fast-paced Strategic Technology Office (STO), you'll play a critical role in SPA's mission by providing financial and administrative support to Progam Managers. In this role, you will be responsible for financial tracking and analysis, budget preparation/maintenance assistance, solicitation preparation and management, tracking of deliverables and milestones, maintaining schedules and calendars, meeting support, preparation of correspondence, and maintaining files.

SPA seeks an Administrative Support Coordinator who can work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of programs and perform all functional duties independently. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting more senior positions and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions. The candidate will also provide support for various administrative functions for the client's Front Office, who is responsible for all administrative functions across the client's organization. Will manage and track internal and external taskers; manage and coordinate executive leaders and/or team calendars; arrange and coordinate travel, and facilitate preparation for travel authorizations and vouchers; coordinate, plan, and facilitate senior leader meetings,...

The National Security Analyst (Telecommunications) will support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy on The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Telecommunications Services Sector (also known as Team Telecom). Team Telecom is an interagency committee that advises the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its public interest review of national security and law enforcement concerns that may be raised by foreign participation in the U.S. telecommunications services sector. The candidate will be responsible for review of Team Telecom applications to include documents relating to FCC license applications (relating to satellites, subsea cables, international networks, and other related areas), corporate ownership structures,...

The Acquisition & Financial Analyst will assist the SP22 Guidance Branch in Strategic Systems Programs as a resident contractor with budget execution, budget planning, contracting strategies, acquisition planning, and other program office support.  Candidates need the ability to work as part of a team and prioritize their own project load. Candidates are expected to sit on-site at the Washington Navy Yard and must be comfortable working in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment. 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...

The Operations Research Analyst will conduct modeling and simulation analysis using DoD models and modeling environments such as Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), and the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) and SPA’s modeling environments GCAM and Archer/Cyber Assassin (CA).  They will assist in the framing, development, and presentation of warfighting analyses by building models to analyze and assess military operations and technologies.  They will also identify, research, and incorporate modern strategies for analysis in areas such as computer science, systems engineering, and program analysis to provide timely and relevant products as well as conduct analysis of data sets, drafting white papers,...

The Operations Research Analyst will conduct modeling and simulation analysis using SPA’s modeling environments GCAM and Archer/Cyber Assassin (CA) and a variety of other DoD models and modeling environments such as Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM), and the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS).  They will assist in the framing, development, and presentation of warfighting analyses by building models to analyze and assess military operations and technologies.  They will also identify, research, and incorporate modern strategies for analysis in areas such as computer science, systems engineering, and program analysis to provide timely and relevant products as well as conduct analysis of data sets,...

SPA has an immediate need for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support classified systems.  The ISSO maintains day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of the cybersecurity tools to protect classified information systems. The ISSO conducts reviews, audits, and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses, and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional. In this role, you will report to the ISSM while preparing and maintaining security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, performing audits, performing incident response activities, interfacing with client and/or Government personnel, and maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls. As the ISSO, you will also be...

Position Description- Use parametric cost models to develop and document Operations & Sustainment (O&S) cost estimates and cost risk to gain government budgetary approval.- Create cost estimating relationships and methods for estimating new technologies.- Work with team of analysts to estimate software maintenance of major software-intensive space programs.- Prepare and/or analyze space program engineering technical baseline documents for content completeness and consistency with other program documents.- Develop and brief results and cost models to senior government leadership to enable decision making.This position offers a full time hybrid work model that will require occasional days in the office to access and analyze classified data.  Applicants must be local to the...

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 provide high-level support to 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. The...

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...