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SPA is seeking experienced Nuclear Acquisition Analysts to support OSD oversight of the Nuclear Triad sustainment and modernization, with a primary focus on nuclear modernization programs in the land- and air-legs of the nucleat Triad, supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD(SSIPM)) in the Strategic Deterrence and Capabilities (SDC) Directorate. SPA personnel will also support DASD(SSIPM)'s participation in the Nuclear Weapons Council and other DoD nuclear-related forums, and will develop decision-ready material for senior leaders and apply the initiative to navigate headquarters and acquisition processes to support the DASD portfolio management responsibilities. The Nuclear Acquisition Analyst will support...

SPA is seeking an experienced Acquisition Program Analyst to support OSD oversight of the Nuclear Triad sustainment and modernization, with a primary focus on the modernization of U.S. Navy nuclear programs. Will develop decision-ready material for senior leaders and have the initiative to navigate headquarters and acquisition processes to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD(SSIPM)) portfolio management responsibilities. The Senior Navy Nuclear Program Analyst will support portfolio management and oversight of systems through development, production, and fielding to the warfighter.

SPA is seeking a Senior-level Program Analyst to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (DASD (SSIPM)). Will assist in the monitoring of Space Control modernization and sustainment activities, review and monitoring of acquisition programs through the DAES system, and performance of action officer tasks such as setting up meetings at the GO/FO/SES level and preparing staffing packages ready for Senior-level review. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on Space Control-related acquisition programs, to include Space Domain Awareness, Offensive Space Control, and Defensive Space Control.   

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.

The Space Systems Command Space Systems Integration Office (SSC/BZ) is responsible for supporting and integrating current and future space acquisition programs, responding to warfighter requirements, evaluating emerging technologies, and communicating with international, commericla, and inter-agency partners.  The successful candidate will provide direct support to BZ leadership and their staff as a member of the Directorate Acquisition Group (DAG). The SSC/BZ DAG is responsible for tracking and managing communication products, taskers, and the Directorate’s highest priority efforts.  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...

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...

SPA seeks an energetic graduate from an ABA-accredited law school to conduct legal research, perform analysis, and communicate results (both orally and in written formats), with focused support to the DARPA Ethics Program. Assist in providing advice to DARPA offices regarding legal matters that are within the scope of the DARPA mission. Draft recommendations regarding policy for DARPA’s Standards of Conduct program.

The successful candidate will provide expert risk management support to the US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs’ (SSP) Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) Acquisition and Operations Branch.  Responsibilities include: risk, issue, and opportunity management processing; coordination and integration with other risk managers to ensure alignment and consistency with Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and SSP command practices; identification of risks, issues, and opportunities; development of integrated mitigation/optimization strategies; and risk management database maintenance.