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We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is actively pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in data science, computer science, or related technical discipline to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of DTRA Research & Development programs concerning Nuclear Technologies. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations, and discussions. This position is for the Detection Division, which has portfolios that include detection, radiacs, handheld and remote sensors, communication gear, some virtual reality, operational testing of new technologies, and AI/ML efforts.  This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed. Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently accepting...

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is actively pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Physics or another STEM field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of DTRA Research & Development programs concerning Nuclear Technologies. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations, and discussions. This position is for the Assessments Division, which has portfolios that include nuclear wargaming, casualty estimates, web design, management of software development and authorization to operate on restricted systems, international (nuclear) monitoring, infrasound and seismology, and acquisition of small business contracts supporting the above work.  This internship is primarily in office work...

In this role, the Program Analyst will support a NAVSEA Team Submarine program office charged with the planning and management for all stages of a major acquisition program. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; ensuring compliance with DoD Acquisition Framework requirements; supporting the Acquisition Director in development of integrated budgets and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submittals; developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures; and collaborating directly with the Acquisition Director to determine and prioritize objectives. There may be opportunities for periodic trips outside of the DC area to support customer meetings. This position is located at SPA HQ in...

Your role will be that of an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership within the AUKUS program office. Responsibilities will include executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations; developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures; analyzing processes and workflow's, formulating process improvement recommendations to ensure a smooth operation of the office; and working with international partners to synchronize schedules. There may be opportunities for periodic trips outside of the DC area to support customer meetings. This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard. At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package...

The Engineering Intern will fulfill tasks set out by a government mentor in support of the assigned branch’s technical function; Organize and attend meetings related to the branch’s technical function; Perform technical research; Draft, reviews and/or edit documents; Travel for design reviews with supporting organizations; Complete a summer project; Attend weekly SPA informational round-tables and working lunches with SPA leadership.

The successful candidate will provide scientific and project management support to DTRA Chemical and Biological (CB) Defense Department, Physical Science and Technology Division (RD CBP) by providing subject matter expertise in electrical engineering applied to chemical and biological threat detection/identification science using passive or standoff detection methods such as spectroscopy, lasers, lidar, or quantum sensing for high resolution mapping of chemical or biological agents. The candidate must be able to identify warfighter emerging technology needs, and understand capability gaps to assist in developing project and product strategies and goals. This requires the candidate to coordinate and consolidate complex, technical, programmatic, and strategic responses, such as assisting in...

The successful candidate will provide scientific and project management support to DTRA Research and Development Chemical Biological Directorate (RD-CBS Division), with emphasis on supporting the development of prophylactic and therapeutic medical countermeasures against known and emerging chemical threats. The candidate will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to RD-CBS applying basic and advanced scientific principles, with a focus on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) reactivator chemistry, Organophosphate (OP) agents including Fourth Generation Agents (FGAs), Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBAs), and other emerging chemical threat agents. The candidate will work on advanced, complex technical projects requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge of molecular biology,...

The Systems Engineer will provide analytic and engineering support to important Navy acquisition activities, with a focus on the application of engineering principles to program data analysis, assessment of engineering management efforts, and analysis of submarine platform procurement and construction activities.  Additionally, the Systems Engineer will translate complex technical problems into leadership-ready briefs, including briefs to clients and senior leadership on analytic findings and progress.  This position is primarily located in Washington DC Navy Yard, with potential for light telework and local travel to client sites.

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is either an advanced undergraduate (declared major) or actively pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, CS, or a related field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of data development and analysis for DTRA Research & Development programs. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations and discussions. This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed. Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a summer 2025 start date.

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is either an advanced undergraduate (declared major) or actively pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, CS, or a related field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of data development and analysis for DTRA Research & Development programs. The individual should have some chemistry experience and experience working with chemical data sets. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations and discussions. This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed.  Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to...

Support resource programming cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and financial analysis for Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Personnel, Manpower, and Training (PMT) (OPNAV N1) portfolio totaling ~$19.1B. Perform manpower costing, financial modeling, and capital and investment analysis and resource planning. Support customers in the maintenance of financial databases. Develop and employ analytical tools for evaluating the degree to which the client’s programs serve higher-level priorities and meet resourcing requirements. Work with program claimants to build a logical, defendable, guidance-compliant and risk adjusted annual program submission. Track multiple programs and issues and have frequent interaction with subordinate staffs and commands, members of the N1 staff and other OPNAV...

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is either an advanced undergraduate (declared major) or actively pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Biology or a related field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of data development and analysis for DTRA Research & Development programs. Experience in Bioinformatics is a must. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations and discussions. This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed. Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a summer 2025 start date.

Serves as a technical/scientific resource on projects, providing R&D analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Research and Development Chemical Biological Directorate. Provides Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the client applying basic and advanced scientific principles, with a focus on emerging biotechnology and countermeasure sectors. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge of molecular biology and technical project management. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations and discussions. This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed.  Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently...

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is actively pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Engineering, Physics or another STEM field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of DTRA Research & Development programs concerning Test and Evaluation Technologies. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations and discussions.  This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed.  Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a summer 2025 start date.

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is actively pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Engineering, Physics or another STEM field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of DTRA Research & Development programs concerning Test and Evaluation Technologies. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations and discussions.  This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed.  Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a summer 2025 start date.

In this role, the Australian Sovereign SSN Program Analyst will support a NAVSEA Team Submarine program office charged with the planning and management for the early stages of a major acquisition program. The Mission System and Non-Industrial Workforce Program Analyst will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, focusing on program support to undersea platform acquisition. Responsibilities will include support to the Mission System Working Group and other Phase 2 Working Groups; supporting the maintenance of the Phase 2 Program Risk Register; developing and managing the Non-Industrial Workforce Development Plan; supporting integrated schedule and risk analysis; document control; interacting with international and government partners. This position is located at SPA...

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is either an advanced undergraduate (declared major) or actively pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, CS, or a related field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of data/algorithm development and analysis for DTRA Research & Development programs. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations and discussions. This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed.  Timeline for this job opportunity:  We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a summer 2025 start date.

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated student actively pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in Engineering alongside the SPA team in support of PEO IWS 2.0 programs. The successful intern will quickly learn and contribute to tasks, projects and discussions with opportunities to support exciting radar, electronic warfare and electro-optic/infrared programs. The IWSG office is located at 20 M Street in Southeast DC, conveniently down the street from our clients at the Washington Navy Yard. 

SPA is seeking a junior or mid-level Acquisition Analyst to provide acquisition and programmatic support to the MK-59 program within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate (PEO IWS 2.0). A remote environment is acceptable; however, you must have the ability to travel to various DC area locations and NSWC Crane regularly. Travel up to 20% of the time (2-3 times per month) is possible. You will directly support the MK-59 Assistant Program Manager (APM) for emergent MK-59 tasks that include stakeholder briefs, cost analysis data calls, and Program Office deliverables. You will support establishing and maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule for the MK-59 program and should expect to coordinate, host, and/or attend meetings...

As a Solutions Architect, the successful candidate will guide the development of an enterprise-wide digital transformation roadmap and the architecture of a technical solution for U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs Command Assessment program. The candidate will support efforts to elicit and document business requirements, develop technical requirements traceability, develop process models, provide recommendations for process improvements, support trade studies for system analysis, facilitate client engagements, and develop system-level training documentation.