The DARPA DIRO Front Office Sr. Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support to the Director on a daily basis. Will work closely with the DIRO Front Office to ensure timely, proactive, and comprehensive administrative support to leadership. Will be expected to handle sensitive information while exercising professionalism and discretion. The dynamic nature of this role requires that the successful candidate be a self-starter, taking the initiative whenever possible and thinking ahead of what the mission needs are--all while displaying elite multi-project tracking and execution ability along with exemplary time management skills. Will apply professional demeanor across internal and external stakeholders. Cultivate productive working relationships across the Agency. Apply energetic approach and eagerness to tackle new projects and ideas, and proactively identify and solve problems. Routinely interact with executives, and display sound judgment and tact. Work directly with the Office Director (OD) daily to support all aspects of daily work routine: maintaining the OD’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and speaking engagements. Determine priority of matters of attention for the OD, keep the OD advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, and exercise discretion in committing time and evaluating needs. Ensure appropriate follow-up, redirect matters to staff, or handle individually. The candidate will play a key role in the coordination of staff efforts both within and outside the office and Agency, and must assist in Front Office activities and processes including planning, prioritization, and executions as appropriate, and coordinate work with other DIRO and DARPA staff.
The Program Analyst will support the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs’ Nuclear Weapons Surety Division by overseeing key aspects of program development and sustainment. The Analyst will assist with Branch-level alignment to validate existing programs and to develop new capabilities in response to emerging threats. The Analyst will integrate Command, adjacent branch, and external stakeholder priorities. They will foster relationships while working directly with a broad variety of government and industry organizations to understand both programmatic and operational risk. They will translate the client’s intent into staff-actions, clearly defining roles and responsibilities. Additionally, as the APM, the Analyst will assist in supervising a team of ~3 personnel, providing leadership with a strong emphasis on team cohesion and culture. Furthermore, the Analyst will assist in ensuring overall quality assurance and client satisfaction while managing aspects of budget and funding execution. 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. 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: $135,000 - 145,000.
In this role, you will be an integral member of our corporate development function and support the execution of our acquisition strategy, deal analysis, financial modeling, transaction coordination, and integration planning. Your responsibilities will span all aspects of the corporate development process as well as collaboration with almost every area of the business with the goal of supporting the achievement of our overall Company strategy. Your specific duties will include:- Serving as part of the SPAs corporate development function- Aiding in maintaining the pipeline of acquisition targets to include sole-sourced prospects and companies represented by investment banks- Supporting analysis, due diligence, transaction structuring, deal negotiation and funding the transaction, including engagement with Arlington Capital Partners- Aiding in coordinating with the Integration Management Office to prepare for the successful integration of the acquired company post-closing- Assisting with valuation and deal modeling for mergers, acquisitions, and other investments- Collaborating with Finance on the long-term, pro forma financial forecast and other ad hoc analyses- Performing an integral and visible role within the corporate development function, working closely with a small group of peers and senior leaders routinely, and having regular interactions with the firm’s top leadership
SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated Action Officer to engage with the research and development community to organize meetings, develop briefings to technical and non-technical audiences, and interact with multiple internal and external personnel with excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills on a daily basis. The candidate's primary function will be in direct support of the Office Director and Deputy Director, and will work closely with the Director’s Office (DIRO) Front Office Lead, Briefing Coordinators, and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive and seamless technical and administrative support to DIRO leadership. More specific tasks may include facilitating the development and implementation of Project Agreements/Arrangements (PA) and other international agreements (IA) in support of DARPA programs for government-to-government collaboration; drafting and amending IA documentation; and monitoring, identifying, and analyzing international developments, public policy issues and trends, and assessing their impact on strategy.
SPA is seeking a dedicated junior or mid-level analyst with an active DoD Secret clearance to provide T&E Engineering Support Services (ESS) to the US Navy. Responsibilities include assisting the PEO IWS client with T&E planning, execution, analysis, and reporting as well as supporting the portfolio lifecycle through test, integration, and delivery of hardware/software. For this critical work, we are looking for an experienced analyst to prepare and/or review technical and programmatic T&E documentation (e.g. T&E planning and strategies, T&E Master Plans, Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, Trouble Reports, Requirements Traceability Matrixes, Technical Review Plans and Summary Reports), develop formal correspondence and work with DoD field activities, Integrated Product Teams, Technical Teams, and various vendors to develop, identify, locate, support, acquire, and manage requirements. Must be energetic, thoughtful, product-oriented, dependable, flexible, open-minded individual with an eagerness to learn with demonstrated strong work ethic. At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain 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. 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: $80,000 – $115,000.
- Primary contractual point of contact with the Government Contracting Officer and SPA program personnel.- Maintain responsibility for prime contract administration, including modifications, equitable adjustments, reporting and file maintenance in a secure environment.- Ability to independently negotiate terms and conditions, scope, cost and price of government contracts at assigned thresholds.- Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and have autonomy for the assigned area of responsibility. Requires a significant degree of analytical ability to understand and interpret complex data and solve complex problems.- Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization, acting as liaison with customers’ buying official for all proposal or contract matters.
The Facility Security Officer will be responsibe for all aspects of security support for SPA employees and facilities to include personnel clearances, visit requests, meeting support, physical access, local procedures, training, insider threat program management and inspections. Close coordination with the Human Resources, Contracts and Information Technology Departments will be critical to your success. Tasking will include the establishment of a new Facility Clearance for an existing SPA facility and the integration of new teams into SPA as the company grows.
The Space & Intelligence Division supports customers across DoD Space and the Intelligence Community ranging from USSF, OSD SCO, and other DoD entities, and IC organizations such as the NRO, NGA, NSA, and others. We conduct systems engineering (including all aspects of digital engineering, modeling, simulation, and analysis, architecture evaluation, requirements analysis, test and evaluation, and transition to operations), acquisition, program management, financial management, and related support to development, integration, and operations of systems for remote sensing, communications, position navigation, and timing, GEOINT, SIGINT, launch, and other critical space/intel mission areas. Division organizations operate in multiple locations including Northern Virginia, Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and many others. The Division is actively growing through both organic and inorganic (M&A) growth. This position provides direct support to the SVP and Division Director for Space & Intel, including integrating and supporting efforts conducted by 3 groups, multiple contracts, and over 300 personnel. Detailed duties include:- Managing schedules, maintaining calendars, setting appointments, and keeping managers informed of constantly changing situations.- Routing and tracking internal and external written communication.- Developing and refining processes and systems to manage branch workflow supporting all Division leadership and staff.- Scheduling and coordinating both virtual and in-person conference rooms.- Managing branch files and records, databases, and business unit calendars.- Scheduling travel and preparing vouchers after travel in a timely manner.- Maintaining, updating, and editing a variety of routine documents and reports.- Assisting in on-boarding new personnel and ensuring workspace accommodations.- Compiling technical, financial, and other project/program information for inclusion in reports and presentations.- Conducting queries of open-source databases related to contracts and business opportunities.- Supporting office operations for multiple tenants to include supporting security and IT activities associated with SCIF operations.- Assisting in development of management presentations, creating PowerPoint charts, Excel tables, and Word documents.- Experience supporting/hosting customer conferences/meetings – help with agenda, attendees, logistics, food service, and other vendor interfaces.- Supporting proposal efforts with administrative support.- Other administrative duties, as required.
The intern will serve as a technical/scientific resource on projects, providing R&D analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Research and Development Chemical Biological Directorate (RD-CBS Division). Provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the client applying basic and advanced scientific principles, with a focus on emerging biotechnology sector including horizon scanning for gene editing technologies, lipid nanoparticles, viral pathogens of concern, gene editing, CRISPR, synthetic bio, biotechnologies, toxins, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) reactivator chemistry, Organophosphate (OP) agents including Fourth Generation Agents (FGAs), Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBAs), and other emerging chemical threat agents. Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge of molecular biology, drug development, and technical project management. Evaluate all project technical aspects, including design, development, and implementation of research and development and works closely with researchers to promote technical progress. Review proposals, technical reports, experimental or theoretical techniques, scientific studies, and statements of work to ensure technical validity and evaluate current and emerging chemical medical defense technologies. Assist leadership with decision-making analysis. Apply understanding of capability gaps and assist in setting program, project and product-level strategy and priorities, ensuring portfolios are responsive and mapped to program goals. Prepare technical documentation and presentations to explain the approach, associated assumptions, and conclusions of scientific proposals and efforts. Our office is located in Lorton, VA, convenient to our DTRA clients at Fort Belvoir.
Primary Responsibilities for Systems Operations (SysOps):- Have appropriate background knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 Security RMF Framework.- Have the ability and experience to manage and supervise a team of Network Analysts and System Administrators. This includes the ability to organize projects, develop project schedules and milestones and create reports and documents for customer and higher management.- Create, publish, support implementation, utilize and enforce a Network Support Services (NSS) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that outlines MID policies and procedures for network operations and maintenance, and establishes a common view of methods used to support the customer’s environment.- Monitor and respond to customer requests received via the NSS central telephone number and the NSS Trouble Ticket Request Form.- Manage all MID networks and dedicated network structures located within MID lab environments and facilities, including the following: generation of standard Operating System baseline configurations; maintenance of network diagrams for all MID operational networks; evaluation of existing architectures in conjunction with emerging technologies and recommendations of improved architectures and workstation solutions.- Have experience and be proficient in managing networks in a cloud environment to include the operation, configuration, and management of cloud environments.- Provide effective and efficient Systems Administration support for all MID networks and laboratory environments, to include: proficiency in configuring and managing servers as domain controllers, file servers and email servers, proficiency in desktop management, configuration and support, establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules; managing MID network email services; creating user accounts and performing system hardware and software diagnostics.- Ensure all security relevant policies are enforced and system updates are performed as required.- Ensure network supported domain services are properly accredited and maintained per security policy.
The successful candidate will join a cross-functional team of interdisciplinary technical SMEs supporting DTRA program managers, performers, and customers in the development, demonstration, and transition of advantageous capabilities. Will support systems development, assessment, and refinement from concept formulation through implementation, operation, and disposal. Employ interdisciplinary techniques to define and evaluate systems functionality including operational concepts, requirements definition, system architecture definition and development, analysis of alternatives, modeling and simulation, element integration, predictive measures, technical evaluation, detailed design and production, risk assessment, cost analysis, test and evaluation, and process improvement. Identify potential problems and evaluate compensatory system designs using quantitative methods and scientific analyses to predict and measure outcomes and consequences. Formulate solutions for improving functional effectiveness and operational efficiency by analyzing a system’s elements such as people, hardware, software, facilities, policies, and procedures in an integrated manner.
The Program Manager (PM) serves as the primary leadership point of contact for Contractor support allocated to the contract, directs hiring and assignment of contract personnel, coordinates subcontractor partnerships, oversees the accomplishment of the tasks supporting the agency CIO and Director of Communications Systems, and ensures the delivery of the associated CDRLs. You will work closely and substantially with program Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTRs) and ensure program objectives are achieved within stringent costs, schedule, and technical performance requirements. You will be required to utilize tools for tracking budgets, spend plans, funding obligation and execution, and other programmatic needs. Using these tools, you will coordinate with stakeholders as directed to obtain funding data, resolve issues, identify discrepancies, and produce reports related to budget status. You will also be expected to attend occasional corporate related functions and support business development efforts such as providing advice on RFPs. Successful candidates in this position will demonstrate an aptitude for creative problem solving, attention to detail, negotiating competing priorities, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Travel is not expected but may be required.
The candidate will support the development and execution of various efforts within Strategic Systems Programs’ Deterrence Technology Branch. The candidate is expected to perform work on various National Security topics in support of a range of defense nuclear enterprise and Navy customers. The candidate will be responsible for advising on the development and execution of complex analytical studies, developing or reviewing papers that analyze or recommend positions to take on political issues, developing or reviewing briefing materials, and advising the development of materials necessary for policy execution. The candidate should be able to review and analyze nuclear strategy and guidance documents and provide recommendations to leadership on issues regarding alignment with national strategy and operational feasibility. The candidate should be able to conduct comprehensive reviews of policy guidance on nuclear and/or strategic related issues and ensure consistency with national policy and guidance. The position requires that the candidate be comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic environment. It also requires that the candidate be able to quickly digest and interpret large amounts of information, break down complex issues into simplified problem statements, and lay out objective approaches to identify and compare the merits of competing solutions. Additionally, the candidate is required to be able to clearly communicate complex ideas in an accessible and understandable way via presentations to senior decision-makers or briefings to large groups.
The successful candidate will lead the Digital Engineering projects, tasks, and products in support of the SLCM-N development program, supporting the systems engineering working groups throughout the system development process. Tasks include but are not limited to:- Develop the Digital Engineering strategy for the SLCM-N program as a part of the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP).- Lead a group of modelers to develop, coordinate, manage, review, and maintain the system descriptive model.- Develop the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) approach to support design and development, trade studies and analysis, system performance models, logistics and inventory models, threat evaluation, and testing events.- Support the integration of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with T&E capabilities and needs and with Model-Based Product Support (MBPS) efforts.- Support the development and use of programmatic and technical metrics, and data dashboards to aid SLCM-N program leadership in understanding and managing the SLCM-N program.- Support integration of Agile development methodologies into system development teams where appropriate.- Provide training and mentoring for more junior employees to grow the adoption of Digital Engineering throughout the program team.- Support the configuration management of MBSE models, M&S tools and software, and other digital artifacts as applicable.- Use Cameo Systems Modeler, Teamwork Cloud (TWC), and Cameo Collaborator to support system development activities and design reviews.
Specific responsibilities include supporting HQ US Space Operations Command (SpOC)/S2Z as a contract staff member responsible for assisting the headquarters’ Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution activities and other DoD or IC processes of the Space Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) enterprise through developmental engineering, architectural development, systems engineering, intelligence, and operational analysis. Scopes, designs, integrates, and operationalize existing and new units/capabilities across Space ISR Deltas. Provide analytic support to capabilities-based assessments (CBA), analysis of alternatives (AoA), technology research, material solutions analysis, program management, engineering studies, architecture development, and requirements definition using modeling and simulation tools as well as model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes. The results from these activities justify research and development-related investment resources to field future Space ISR systems.Duties Include:- Analyze, model and simulate operational scenarios to determine effective ISR force options utilizing government and industry standard tools, MBSE, and physics-based applications.- Utilize modeling and simulation and other studies to support an Analysis of Alternatives to estimate perspective capability performance and define acquisition tradespace within program cost, schedule, and performance.- Determine the level of necessary analytic rigor required for studies based on the complexity of the mission being assessed, the consequences of operational failure, and the uncertainties of the supporting data considered.- Provide support for the technical evaluation of ISR capabilities required by warfighters and make recommendations on areas worthy of follow-on assessment.- Analyze mission area technologies and deliver Mission Area Technology Assessment Reports on key technologies.- Study, assess, and recommend innovative technologies for further development/testing and, as necessary, transition planning and support.- Support longer-term capability mission area-related development activities of programs of record to enhance Space ISR capabilities.- Work with organizations such as Joint Staff, USSPACECOM, USSTRATCOM, DoD/OSD, SAF/HAF, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), 16th AF, SPOs/Centers (i.e. Space Systems Command, Space Rapid Capabilities Office), NRO, DIA, NSA, and other US agencies and mission partners to assist in understanding the Space Force’s strategic priorities and direction.- Prepare/deliver briefings/talking papers aimed at the development of future space ISR missions, including a summation of key issues and recommendations to the Government.- Interact directly with both the Space Staff and Air Staff, Field Commands, Space Deltas, operational ISR squadrons, and defense agencies to assist in identifying and defining operational deficiencies and to integrate total force capabilities.- Attend conferences and other technical exchanges and provide reports as required, including summations of key issues and recommendations.
The Program Analyst will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, focusing on program support to undersea platform acquisition. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; supporting development of integrated plans, supporting fleet integration with AUKUS program, and coordinating integrated schedule and risk analysis. This position is located in Alexandria, VA with some opportunity to travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.
Your role as Program Administrator will be to manage program and office activities in support of SPA and our Navy clients. You will primarily support meeting execution, coordinating across program, office services and other support organizations within SPA to ensure seamless support to high-level client meetings. You will also coordinate program wide administrative functions including onboarding, program admin (e.g. tracking CAC expirations and visit requests), and provide administrative support to SPA's program leadership team. You will also assist the AUKUS Group with the management of office and contract functions across a variety of areas including meetings, facilities, travel, and staff management. This position is located at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA.
The successful candidate will participate in project teams to: Develop digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools; Design, build, and execute constructive simulations and apply design of experiments best practices; Analyze and synthesize large data sets with various analytic frameworks and statistical methods; Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders, balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently, and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads. 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. 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. California Pay Transparency Range: $85,000-$125,000.
Position Overview:SPA seeks a Learning Specialist to join our Learning and Development team. This hybrid role is perfect for an individual who is experienced in both Instructional Design and LMS administration. Will be instrumental in designing engaging training programs and managing our LMS (Percipio via Skillsoft), ensuring a robust and seamless learning environment. Familiarity with tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, and Articulate 360 is essential. The successful candidate will have a blend of creative, technical, and interpersonal skills and will be a driving force in maintaining SPA’s standard of excellence in employee development. This position offers a hybrid working model and will require the incumbent to work onsite in Alexandria 3x a week for one month following onboarding. After this, remote work is possible. Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement innovative eLearning solutions using Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, and Articulate 360.- Administer and oversee the Skillsoft LMS, including course management, user administration, and data analysis.- Collaborate with experts to pinpoint learning needs and convert them into interactive training content.- Deliver training sessions, ensuring an effective transfer of knowledge and a high level of participant engagement.- Measure training effectiveness through analytics and feedback and adapt programs as needed.- Keep abreast of the latest eLearning technology trends and incorporate new ideas into the learning strategy.- Coordinate with the Learning and Development Manager to support strategic learning initiatives.- Maintain SPA’s values and compliance standards within all learning materials and platforms.
- Provides customer service in response to HR inquiries. Stays up-to-date on the latest HR programs and initiatives in order to triage and provide responses to related inquiries. Forwards complex requests to appropriate specialty HR area. - Provides general guidance to employees regarding the availability of various benefits and leave programs. This includes providing information on the overall process for applying for each of the programs. - Processes employment verifications, leave requests, and general benefit system administration tasks. - Supports the separation process, including processing HR actions related to end of employment for benefits, employee check-outs, and HR paperwork. - Provides general administrative support in the HR department to include scheduling appropriate conference rooms and meeting resources for benefit vendor meetings and employee events. - Other duties as assigned.
