PRKK, an SPA Group is seeking a Predictive Modeling & Simulation Analyst to work at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Systems Engineering Directorate (SED). Duties include:- Perform modeling, simulation, analysis and studies of end-to-end system capabilities to determine the ability of the NRO to effectively execute multiple missions- Deliver end-to-end model-based system engineering and digital engineering systems and enterprise capabilities- Coordinate, integrate, and execute technical system performance evaluation and product quality analysis activities, this includes predictive performance models (PPMs), collection quality models (CQMs), image equations (IQEs) and predictive track equations- Conduct logical analysis of management problems and developing multivariate analysis, linear modeling, and data mining- Use computer technology, computer modeling, spreadsheet applications, software tools, and programming languages to analyze data and conducts advanced statistical analyses and applies mathematical calculations- Present findings and recommendations to appropriate groups and helps to determine what actionable steps can be taken based on the findings- Communicate and train users on model results- Prepare written, non-technical reports to management, indicating analytical finding and models to guide predictive analytics model development- Interface with customer and helps define work process; estimate time frames, quality and quantity of resources required to successfully implement project; develops project plan incorporating all project variables; establish criteria concerning deliverability, performance, maintenance, design and costs- Conduct periodic status checks with customers and team to assess progress against plan; perform re-forecasts of project variables as necessary throughout project and prepare routine status reports on all project activities; may be assigned responsibility for the management of the function, including associated staff
SPA is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Operations Subject Matter Expert to support the Cyber Warfare Directorate within the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform and Weapons Portfolio Management. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise and staff support as part of Cyber Warfare Directorate's execution of Cyberspace Operations-related Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs). In addition, will participate in OSD meetings with Cyberspace Operations stakeholders, assisting government personnel with the research and development of the Cyberspace Operations IAPRs which are focused on aligning the Cyber Mission Force-related acquisition portfolios. Will apply a background in Military Cyberspace Operations (US Cyber Command or Service Cyber Component experience preferred), experience supporting senior DoD staffs (OSD experience preferred), and the ability to coordinate with multiple community stakeholders.
The Jr. Cost Analyst will perform data collection, model development, database management, data normalization, risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, acquisition/contract evaluation, conduct Net Present Value (NPV), and cost/financial performance monitoring. They will also participate in technical working groups with engineering, budget, schedule, and acquisition functional team members. In addition, the Cost Analyst will manage client relationships and expectations.
Responsibilities:- Design and implement new system solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current information systems- Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and support information systems, to include both physical and virtual- Maximizing performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting- Accurately document instances of equipment or component failure, repair, installation, and removal- Investigating faults in the systems, perform analysis, diagnose, and resolution of complex problems, and recommend and implement corrective actions- Coordinate services, troubleshooting, and resolutions with 3rd party transport providers- Perform capacity analysis and planning to ensure growing user base and processing demand- Coordinate and execute scheduled upgrades- Reporting system status to key stakeholders- Accurately document and maintain ATO documentation including standard operating procedure development, artifact creation, submission of artifacts to ISSM and/or government representatives- Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for monitoring and responding to Cybersecurity continuous monitoring requirements (SIEM, Log review, validation of security controls, etc- Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring system operations- Interface with third-party support and equipment vendors as neededTravel will be required to support remote client events, up to 20%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. California Pay Transparency Range: $110,000-$150,000
SPA is seeking an exceptional systems engineer with experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the Sentinel weapon system. This systems engineer will assist the United States Air Force manage its internal MS&A efforts for Sentinel program, analyzing the Prime contractor’s MS&A data modules, and preparing reports for model validation. The candidate will interface with the Prime Contractor to ensure it meets the U.S. Government’s intent with respect to MS&A products and artifacts. The candidate will also consult to the USAF system program office concerning MS&A topics. This unique position will allow the candidate to view all MS&A efforts for the Sentinel weapon system and will provide great growth potential.In this position, you will provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system throughout engineering development, deployment, and sustainment. You will help support several hundred personnel providing the government with ICBM expertise. You will become a trusted mission partner to the innovative, digital engineering-driven Air Force organization that is responsible to design, build, test, transition, and sustain the world’s safest, most secure, and effective land-based nuclear deterrent, on-schedule.
The key duties of the Acquisition Management Support Analyst include but are not limited to the following:- Provide management, direction, administration, and quality assurance support of the execution of this Task Order;- Responsible for supporting quality and efficiency of the Task Order to include both technical issues and business processes;- Be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues and resource limitations;- Support the Program Executive Officer (PEO) Action Group (PAG) or Delta/Division Action Group (DAG); the former is responsible for projection and Directorate level coordination to include but not limited to, facilitating and/or coordinating Directorate level strategic briefings, messages (PA/Media), reports, analysis and special projects supporting the portfolio. The latter is responsible for Information Management to include but not limited to developing, facilitating, updating and/or coordinating Directorate level briefings, tasks, reports, media queries, public releases, and special projects that support the portfolio.
The key duties of the Contract Manager includes but is not limited to the following:- Provide management, direction, administration, and quality assurance support of the execution of this Task Order;- Be responsible for supporting quality and efficiency of the Task Order to include both technical issues and business processes;- Be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues and resource limitations;Support the Program Executive Officer (PEO) Action Group (PAG), which is responsible for, projection and Directorate level coordination to include but not limited to, facilitating and/or coordinating Directorate level strategic briefings, messages (PA/Media), reports, analysis and special projects supporting the portfolio.
The Senior Acquisition Management Analyst provides management, direction, administration, and quality assurance support of the execution of this Task Order. The Senior Acquisition Management Analyst is responsible for supporting quality and efficiency of the Task Order to include both technical issues and business processes. The successful candidate must be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues and resource limitations. You will work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently. In addition, you will oversee personnel in the same career field. This position excels in advising, improvising, optimizing, and making thorough recommendations to Government Senior Leaders. Specifically, this position will support the Delta/Division Action Group (DAG), which is responsible for Information Management to include but not limited to, developing, facilitating, updating and/or coordinating Directorate level briefings, tasks, reports, media queries, public releases, and special projects that support the portfolio.
The Program Acquisition Support Manager provides management, direction, administration, quality assurance support of the execution of this Task Order. - Support quality and efficiency of the Task Order to include both technical issues and business processes;- Be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues and resource limitations;- Serve as a task Lead in providing strategic analysis and assessment during execution of programs within the portfolio- Support Source Selections efforts in development of solicitation documents to support Request for Proposal and Evaluation requirements, as needed;- Responsible for Information Management to include but not limited to developing, facilitating, updating, and/or coordinating 3-letter and 4-letter level organization briefings, tasks, reports, media queries, public releases, and special projects supporting the program.
The Logistics Manager provides support to all activities that will be involved in providing needed logistical support to include, but not limited to, integration of actions required of each activity into a comprehensive logistics plan in support of or to be incorporated into overall program plans. Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:- Monitor progress toward meeting the logistics plan and identifying causes and impact of delays or other problems (varying degrees of responsibility for taking actions to prevent or overcome such problems may also be included); - Adjust plans and schedules for all related actions as required by delays or changes to logistics requirements; - Evaluate plans for and provision of logistical support for feasibility, efficiency, and economy, and to develop alternatives when required.
The Government Acquisition Manager provides management, direction, administration, and quality assurance support of the execution of this Task Order. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting quality and efficiency of the Task Order, to include both technical issues and business processes. You must be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual or programmatic issues and resource limitations.
We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering support to the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), Above Water Sensors and Lasers (IWS 2.0) programs. You will provide Systems Engineering (SE) support for the Advanced Offboard Electronic Warfare (AOEW) decoys product line directly reporting to the AOEW Assistant Program Manager. You will provide support in the execution of implementing SE management practices including holding requirements Technical Review Boards, planning and oversight of installations including subsystem testing and certification, and developing tactics for ships, helicopters, and system mission plans for utilizing AOEW decoys. You will provide technical rigor in support of SE processes, including planning, execution and closure of System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), overseeing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) implementation, Risk Management, Requirements Management, and assist with Local Configuration Control Boards (LCCB) preparation, coordination, and execution as necessary. Additional responsibilities include supporting planned and emergent production tasking, coordination and participation in SE community and programmatic meetings, plan and coordinate ship integration efforts for the product line, and support Test and Evaluation to Developmental Testing planning and execution. You will join a high performing team and be expected to develop a strong understanding of DoD, Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command and PEO IWS instructions and processes (e.g., DoD 5000). We don’t expect you to come in with any expertise but we do expect you to consistently demonstrate strong attributes to quickly build competencies and provide the highest quality products and services to support the APM for SE. We look for traits such as how you solve problems when you’re stuck. Are you a self-starter and willing to learn? Do you look for creative ways to find solutions? Do you seek out references and teach yourself how to do something new? Do you collaborate with your colleagues? If you take initiatives like these, you would fit in well with our high performing team. A hybrid work environment is allowed, but you must have the ability to regularly work on-site in DC (2-3 times per week) and travel up to 10% of the time.
We have an immediate need for a Case Manager to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy on The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS is an interagency committee authorized to review certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States and certain real estate transactions by foreign persons, in order to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security of the United States. The candidate will:- Review CFIUS filings, to include documentation relating to mergers and stock purchase agreements, corporate ownership structures, and USG contracting information.- Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research with DoD stakeholders to assess risk arising from foreign direct investment and the implications relative to DoD’s security interests; defense industrial base supply chain, dual-use technology transfer, personal data and cybersecurity.- Perform analysis on available CFIUS documentation, DoD subject-matter expert assessments, and classified finished intelligence.- Author risk-based assessments regarding certain foreign investments and advise the CFIUS Mitigation team with recommendations.- Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memorandum for senior DoD leaders, up to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, on a daily basis.- This position is fully onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division provides multiple organizations within the United States Space Force and Intelligence Community with timely and objective assessments and recommendations that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on key clients in the space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under the space service branch. We work to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command to ensure clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while still being executable by the working level technical communities. The Junior Scheduling Operations Research Analystprovides the Government with the ability to develop, maintain, and update implementation guides, and standardized processes, and assist Government in developing, updating SSC policies/instructions IAW latest directives and guidance in area of Scheduling. In addition, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor official EVM and other applicable technical data reports for compliance with the applicable EVMS directives and guidance (e.g. DIDs, Standards, policies, regulations) in area of Scheduling. Lastly, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor cost, schedule and risk analysis including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) variances, trends, and IMS metrics to perform performance and predictability analysis.
SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division provides multiple organizations within the United States Space Force and Intelligence Community with timely and objective assessments and recommendations that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on key clients in the space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under the space service branch. We work to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command to ensure clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while still being executable by the working level technical communities. The Mid-Level Scheduling Operations Research Analystprovides the Government with the ability to develop, maintain, and update implementation guides, and standardized processes, and assist Government in developing, updating SSC policies/instructions IAW latest directives and guidance in area of Scheduling. In addition, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor official EVM and other applicable technical data reports for compliance with the applicable EVMS directives and guidance (e.g. DIDs, Standards, policies, regulations) in area of Scheduling. Lastly, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor cost, schedule, and risk analysis including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) variances, trends, and IMS metrics to perform performance and predictability analysis.
SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division provides multiple organizations within the United States Space Force and Intelligence Community with timely and objective assessments and recommendations that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on key clients in the space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under the space service branch. We work to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command to ensure clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while still being executable by the working level technical communities. The Senior Scheduling Operations Research Analystprovides the Government with the ability to develop, maintain, and update implementation guides and standardized processes, and assist Government in developing, updating SSC policies/instructions IAW latest directives and guidance in area of Scheduling. In addition, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor official EVM and other applicable technical data reports for compliance with the applicable EVMS directives and guidance (e.g. DIDs, Standards, policies, regulations) in area of Scheduling. Lastly, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor cost, schedule, and risk analysis including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) variances, trends, and IMS metrics to perform performance and predictability analysis.
SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division provides multiple organizations within the United States Space Force and Intelligence Community with timely and objective assessments and recommendations that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on key clients in the space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under the space service branch. We work to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command to ensure clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while still being executable by the working level technical communities. The Scheduling Operations Research Analyst SME provides the Government with the ability to develop, maintain, and update implementation guides, and standardized processes, and assist Government in developing, updating SSC policies/instructions IAW latest directives and guidance in area of Scheduling. In addition, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor official EVM and other applicable technical data reports for compliance with the applicable EVMS directives and guidance (e.g. DIDs, Standards, policies, regulations) in area of Scheduling. Lastly, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor cost, schedule, and risk analysis including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) variances, trends, and IMS metrics to perform performance and predictability analysis.
SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division provides multiple organizations within the United States Space Force and Intelligence Community with timely and objective assessments and recommendations that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on key clients in the space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under the space service branch. We work to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command to ensure clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while still being executable by the working level technical communities. The Earned Value Management Operations Research Analyst provides the Government with the ability to develop, maintain, and update implementation guides, and standardized processes, and assist the Government in developing, updating SSC policies/instructions IAW latest regulations (FAR/DFARs) and directives in area of EVMS. In addition, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor official EVM and other applicable technical data reports for compliance with the applicable EVMS directives and guidance (e.g. DIDs, Standards, policies, regulations). Lastly, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor cost, schedule, and risk analysis including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) variances, trends, EVM metrics to perform performance and predictability analysis.
SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division provides multiple organizations within the United States Space Force and Intelligence Community with timely and objective assessments and recommendations that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on key clients in the space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under the space service branch. We work to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command to ensure clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while still being executable by the working level technical communities. The Senior Earned Value Management Operations Research Analyst provides the Government with the ability to develop, maintain, and update implementation guides, and standardized processes, and assist the Government in developing, updating SSC policies/instructions IAW latest regulations (FAR/DFARs) and directives in area of EVMS. In addition, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor official EVM and other applicable technical data reports for compliance with the applicable EVMS directives and guidance (e.g. DIDs, Standards, policies, regulations). Lastly, this position requires the analysis and documentation of Program Contractor cost, schedule, and risk analysis including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) variances, trends, EVM metrics to perform performance and predictability analysis.
SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division provides multiple organizations within the United States Space Force and Intelligence Community with timely and objective assessments and recommendations that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on key clients in the space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under the space service branch. We work to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command to ensure clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while still being executable by the working level technical communities. The key duties for the SME Earned Value Management Operations Research Analyst includes:- Provide the Government with the ability to develop, maintain, and update implementation guides, and standardized processes, and assist the Government in developing, updating SSC policies/instructions IAW latest regulations (FAR/DFARs) and directives in area of EVMS. - Analyze and document Program Contractor official EVM and other applicable technical data reports for compliance with the applicable EVMS directives and guidance (e.g. DIDs, Standards, policies, regulations). - Analyze and document Program Contractor cost, schedule and risk analysis including Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) variances, trends, EVM metrics to perform performance and predictability analysis.
