Systems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability, and analysis.  They work with technical experts to design systems and advanced system capabilities. The systems engineers that we are seeking for this important opportunity will help enable advanced capabilities and proactive protective understanding of how our family of space-based assets and programs operate, interact, and serve our highest priority national defense. Objectives include:- Configuration Managers that are:- Knowledgeable in U.S. Air Force records management- Able to process, receive, track, coordinate, and store large...

- Assist program office personnel with engineering, systems engineering, coordination, and other supporting tasks to integrate new Cyber, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Non-Kinetic Effects (NKE) capabilities via software/firmware (SW/FW) design enhancements to existing Radio Frequency (RF) systems.- Participate in tailored system engineering reviews contributing to acquisition program milestone decision processes.- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and summary papers; explain complex concepts in relatively simple language; summarize key decisions; and provide recommendations supported by analysis.- Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for a DoD Rapid Prototyping...

In support of a DoD Rapid Prototyping Organization, the expectation is to plan and oversee execution of space program activities as Space Lead SETA. This job will require significant technical and programmatic engagements with acquisition partners in the Washington DC area as well as routine travel to vendor locations. Ideal candidate has extensive experience delivering small satellites, a strong understanding of space operations, strong writing/presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to support 4-8 days of travel every quarter. Candidate must be able to articulate complex space acquisition and operations activities to non-space professionals in multi-domain test, exercise, and operations environments. Duties associated with this role include but are not...

The successful candidate will participate in project teams to:- Assist in the analysis of the performance of DoD programs and systems.- Conduct data collection and specification reviews.- Develop and maintain system-of-systems models using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools. - Assist in the preparation of deliverables to include presentations and written reports of findings and recommendations.- Participate in customer meetings and briefings.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...

DARPA’s Commercial Strategy Team applies an end-to-end approach to commercializing some of DARPA’s most impactful technologies. Working with DARPA’s top performers and researchers, and bringing in top entrepreneurs, venture and private investors, and other DoD and commercial experts and teams, we accelerate DARPA technologies to drive new products, services, and capabilities for the DoD and commercial markets for both economic and national security. DARPA has a 65-year history of bringing some of the top technical innovations to the world including the Internet, GPS, LEDs, self-driving cars, and more. The candidate will work with some of DARPA’s most brilliant PMs and performers, as well as world class commercial advisors, corporate leaders, private investors, the DoD, and other US...

Afloat Training Group Pacific (ATGPAC) is tasked with the training and certification of all Pacific Fleet ships, ensuring their readiness for dynamic naval and joint operations across the combat spectrum. With evolving training standards and requirements, ATGPAC supports the U.S. Pacific Fleet by delivering high-quality, adaptable afloat training to Navy and Coast Guard Sailors. The mission emphasizes the development of ships’ training teams, special evolution teams, and watch teams to build sustainable, onboard capabilities for continuous combat readiness throughout deployment cycles.  This positions support ATGPAC in its mission to provide Surface Warfare training in the areas of Air Defense and Air Defense Warfare Commander. Salaries are commensurate with experience and...

The duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:- Assist in the development and analyze the cost and schedule risk-adjusted Life Cycle Cost Estimations (LCCEs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Business Case Analyses (BCAs), Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), program office estimates and other standard cost analyses.- Develop presentations and brief executive leadership on program cost positions, impact of budget changes on supported programs and other cost issues.- Use cost estimating outputs to assess the impact that various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, operate, maintain and dispose of a particular weapon system.- Determine the appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle for initiating new programs,...

Provide expertise and technical assistance across systems engineering and acquisition lifecycles for all acquisition program levels. Support planning, implementation, and execution of systems engineering activities. Perform requirements development and System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) planning, technical reviews, and technical activities throughout program lifecycles. Develop models of systems processes, simulations, analyses, and reporting supporting program decisions and enterprise-level strategic directives and initiatives. Prepare and present authoritative advice and recommendations to a variety of audiences including scientific professionals, non-technical senior leadership, and equipment end-users. Oversee Test and Evaluation (T&E) lifecycle processes and deliverables (including...

Position Description- Using parametric cost models to develop and document cost estimates, including software estimation, in support of annual military budgets. - Develop and brief cost models and estimate results to senior government leaders. - Perform thorough risk analysis. - Develop statistical relationships through data collection and regression analysis. - Review Contract Data Requirement Lists for compliance.  - Assess contractor proposals for cost realism and reasonableness. - Support Program Office meetings, cost exclusions, analysis, briefings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) sessions, etc.

The candidate will apply a strong technical background and a proactive attitude in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and will be motivated to learn DARPA process, procedures, and culture; passionate about advanced R&D; and have strong communications and presentation skills. Utilize technical skills to understand the complex problems associated with DARPA programs, while simultaneously providing the necessary management support to execute the day-to-day requirements.  The candidate will support periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze programmatic, technical, and schedule risks; assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies; and communicate findings to the Program Manager. Assist with program administration, including...

In-depth demonstrated experience commensurate with the designated level in the following areas:  Responsible for assisting in documenting and refinement of CONOPs by considering capabilities and tools delivered to Combat Mission Teams assigned to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ-C) and identify potential deficiencies or Operations Security (OPSEC) concerns for review.  You will utilize current CMT Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) or propose modifications or new TTPs for adoption, to ensure access vectors are able to be utilized.  Work with units to understand and recommend possible OCAs for operations, capturing the expected outcomes, limitations, and extent of those operations.  Use and assist in the design of cyber target representative networks to effectively assess the...

The candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the MSIF Branch in ACT.  Key duties include but are not limited to the following:- Responsible for supporting the MSIF Program Directors, Project Coordinators, and the Branch Head in maintaining a comprehensive knowledge and oversight over the planning and execution of all Programs and Projects throughout the infrastructure Portfolio. - Maintain compilation of the Infrastructure Capability program plan based on identified requirements. - Provide methodological and analytical expertise in support of the development and implementation of program plan development. - Conduct issues/risk management within the programs, and perform benefits elicitation in collaboration with stakeholders. - Provide support to the...

You will be responsible for developing innovative concepts of operations and capability plans, and for translating them into detailed written and graphical descriptions used to develop and support tactical, operational and strategic surface and undersea warfare analysis. Responsible for conducting military effectiveness analysis of alternative capabilities to inform the development of formal requirements and program plans across the spectrum of science and technology (S&T), research and development (R&D), and program acquisition. Support and eventually take a leading role in the development and employment of analysis and tools and in briefing analysis results to top-level government decision makers.

The Senior Surface Warfare Military Operations Analyst is a Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of the Surface Navy and the Surface Warfare mission.  Responsible for leading multiple teams in development of innovative concepts of operations and capability plans, translating them into detailed written and graphical descriptions used to develop and support mission and campaign-level surface and undersea warfare analysis, and briefing analysis results to top-level government decision makers. Responsible for conducting military effectiveness analysis of alternative capabilities to inform the development of formal requirements and program plans across the spectrum of science and technology (S&T), research and development (R&D), and program acquisition.

DARPA’s Commercial Strategy Team applies an end-to-end approach to commercializing some of DARPA’s most impactful technologies. Working with top performers and researchers, and bringing in top entrepreneurs, venture and private investors, and other DoD and commercial experts and teams, we accelerate DARPA technologies to drive new products, services, and capabilities for the DoD and commercial markets for both economic and national security. DARPA has a 65-year history of bringing some of the top technical innovations to the world including the Internet, GPS, LEDs, self-driving cars, and more. In your role, you will be part of an elite team working with some of DARPA’s most brilliant PMs and performers, as well as world class commercial advisors, corporate leaders, private investors, the...

Assembles large, complex sets of data that meet non-functional and functional business requirements. Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes. Builds required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources using Azure, AWS and Google technologies. Builds analytical tools to utilize the data pipeline, providing actionable insight into key business performance metrics including operational efficiency and customer acquisition. Works with stakeholders including data, design, product and executive teams and assisting them with data-related technical issues. Works with stakeholders including the...

Responsible for engineering, building, testing, and deployment of cloud service offerings for new and existing cloud architectures. Develops architecture products including technical architecture, business architecture, strategic planning, and business process design.  Participates in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and development. Applies high-level business and technical principles and methods to difficult technical problems to arrive at creative engineering solutions. Adept at migrating systems to a cloud architecture from disparate platforms and utilizing a wide range of tools to implement/re-implement systems in a cloud architecture.  Provides cloud architectural expertise to management and technical staff....

Serve as test manager for PEO Soldier programs planning and managing assignments, progress and evaluates results. Track all testing planned and maintain a Master Test Schedule. Share data with PEO level T&E personnel for test synchronization. Research applicable documents such as Capability Development Documents, Capability Production Documents, product specifications, and Army Regulations, to develop and staff for approval Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) to support program milestones. Coordinate with Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) to determine and develop appropriate testing for Government Programs and monitors activities to ensure adequacy of their testing and assessments and the availability of data and results needed to support independent evaluation....

Serves as Systems Engineer on assigned PEO Soldier programs. Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products. Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration. Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.  Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering,...

The Technical SETA (Engineer/Scientist/Mathematician) will support DARPA I2O with high assurance, high confidence, or zero-defect software and systems research and development for true mission critical solutions. The candidate will connect modern DevSecOps development processes and traditional mathematical modeling oriented “Formal Methods,” applied to the specification, development, and verification of hardened cloud and cyber physical systems. Duties will include supporting management of cutting-edge research efforts related to DevSecOps or Formal Methods approaches. This includes technology management of programs related to embedded systems, complex high assurance systems, and cybersecurity. This position provides the opportunity to make significant contributions across a range of...