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The candidate will serve as an analyst and subject matter expert in support of the Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Industrial Base Policy.  Responsibilities will include supporting the development and execution of economic security frameworks, supporting international, interagency, and industrial base engagements, and providing advisory services to senior OSD leadership.

This position will comprise support primarily to the Navy's Program Manager for Naval Special Warfare. The analyst will participate in and provide programmatic and technical support to a U.S. Navy weapon system program office charged with planning, assessment, management, and decision-making for all stages of weapon system life cycle support, including system design and development; resource scheduling and requirements planning and analysis; program documentation development; and other aspects of program coordination and execution.  This role will be a mid-level position within the team, so long-term thinking, leadership ability, and strategic communications are vital. This team works closely with the client and with each other, so the ability to build and maintain rapport across multiple...

Support development and review of the full range of documentation and products required by DoDI 5000.02. Assist with execution of the USAF Airworthiness process per MIL-HDBK-516 and the AF Life-Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) processes as prescribed by AFMCI 63-1201. Support implementation of Air Force Integrity Programs. Support requirements development, allocation, and verification. Support review and evaluation of weapon system design, analyses, and verification documentation and reports. Gather and develop technical and business data necessary to build and, as required, present program briefs. Analyze equipment and software performance deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective actions. Support development of...

SPA has a near-term need for a passionate and dedicated professional interested in providing technical, data-driven support combined with strategy-informed operations research analysis. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving challenging, unstructured, and time-critical problems in both leadership and supporting roles. The candidate will participate in analyses, assessments, and workshops that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements of the Department of Defense.  The individual will support cross-functional, high-performance teams conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including wargaming, to inform decision makers at the highest levels of the government, including the Secretary of Defense, Congress, and the White House....

We are seeking a dedicated junior Systems Engineer to provide support to the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), Above Water Sensors and Lasers Directorate (IWS 2.0).  You will provide technical and programmatic support to the Systems Engineering Working Group Leads (e.g. Platform and Combat System Integration, Hardware and Manufacturing, Software, Requirements, Performance). You will provide technical rigor in support of Systems Engineering (SE) processes, including planning, execution and closure of System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), technical writing, requirements management, risk management, configuration management, and technical artifact reviews. You will join a high performing team and be expected to develop a strong understanding...

The Senior Cost Analyst will be responsible for applying broad mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques to formulate, test, and evaluate new cost estimating and analysis theories. They will perform data collection and analysis to include, but not limited to, data normalization, learning curve analysis, pareto analysis. The Senior Cost Analyst will perform risk analysis and sensitivity studies. They will create and maintain databases and work with spreadsheets and complex models. They will participate in technical working groups with engineering, budget, schedule, and acquisition functional team members. The Analyst will provide effective verbal and written correspondence and manage client relationships and expectations.

SPA is seeking an experienced Nuclear Acquisition Analyst to support OSD oversight of the Nuclear Triad sustainment and modernization, with a primary focus on the Long Range Stand-Off (LRSO) weapon portfolio, supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Strategic/Space/Intelligence Portfolio Management (SSIPM) in the Strategic Deterrence and Capabilities (SDC) Directorate. 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 portfolio management and oversight of systems through development, production, and fielding to the warfighter.

ISAG has a near-term need for experienced legal experts to support DoD’s input into both the CFIUS and Team Telecom processes. Roles will be onsite in Arlington or Alexandria, VA. The candidate will support DoD’s Global Investment and Economic Security Office in the development of risk mitigation options and the monitoring and compliance of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) mitigation agreements. They will support the review of mitigation compliance, which may involve domestic and international travel. The candidate will develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the mitigation of foreign investment risk in the areas of product integrity, supply assurance, collocation, and technology transfer.

SPA supports multiple programs at US Space Force’s Space Systems Center, including the Kobayashi Maru software factory. SPA is a force enabler to USSPACECOM for POM strategies, program substantiation, JCIDS, and requirements management. We provide highly qualified expertise to NASA’s Safety and Mission Assurance operations. We also deliver high-end advisory services to the Intelligence Community's in support of strategic objectives, transformation initiatives and acquisition, technical, and business processes. - Provide a broad range of Earned Value Management support for the Space Systems Command. This includes review and assessment of official program documents including Acquisition Strategy Plans, Requests for Proposal, Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists,...

SPA supports multiple programs at US Space Force’s Space Systems Center, including the Kobayashi Maru software factory. SPA is a force enabler to USSPACECOM for POM strategies, program substantiation, JCIDS, and requirements management. We provide highly qualified expertise to NASA’s Safety and Mission Assurance operations. We also deliver high-end advisory services to the Intelligence Community's in support of strategic objectives, transformation initiatives and acquisition, technical, and businessprocesses. - Provide a broad range of financial management, in particular assisting with Government budget integration, for the Space Systems Command. This includes all aspects of Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) and Commitment/Obligation/Expenditure Reconciliation;...

Accomplish a full range of new and ongoing acquisition test management tasks to include: managing and executing all program test activities, including the planning, execution, and reporting of test projects, on behalf of the program office. Updating and managing all program office test documentation, including test plans, test priorities, test schedules, test memorandums, and test reports. Assisting in coordinating test planning working groups, logistical requirements, program office delegations, technical interchanges, and day-to-day interactions between the program office and supporting test, intelligence, and technology organizations. Applying systems engineering, test engineering and test operations expertise to projects and program challenges, and advising project leads and project...

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. This person will provide systems engineering process expertise to develop requirements analysis, system...

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- Assist in the design and develop system-of-systems models using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools and execute modeling and simulation analysis- Perform post-processing data analysis and interpretation- Assist in the preparation of deliverables to include presentations and written reports of findings and recommendations- Participate in customer meetings and briefingsAt 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...

Candidate will work with Special Access Programs (SAPs) under Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters U.S. Air Force providing direct security engineering support to the Air Force acquisition community throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC) on aeronautical and aerospace related systems.

The Business Program Analyst will be responsible for applying comprehensive methods for analyzing business processes. They will be responsible for conducting capabilities-based assessments, analyses of alternatives, cost, and management analyses. They will assist in creating operational views, provide business process input to architecture development, and risk assessment. This person will assist in the development of Plans, Programs, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) documents to support CWMD. They will assist in the development of executive briefings, analytical reports, detailed technical documentation, memos, and contract deliverables. 

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated analyst and manager interested in providing technical, data-driven support combined with strategy-informed operations research analysis. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving challenging, unstructured, and time-critical problems in both leadership and supporting roles. The candidate will participate in analyses, assessments, and workshops that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements of the Department of Defense. The individual will support and lead cross-functional, high-performance teams conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including wargaming, to inform decision makers at the highest levels of the government, including the Secretary of Defense, Congress, and the White House....

The Engineer will lead system safety assessments for DoD clients per MIL-STD-882E. They will provide independent safety evaluation of engineering change requests and develop safety plans, processes, procedures, schedules, and policy documents. They will also lead safety working groups and independent review teams. In addition, the Engineer will provide meeting support and interface with DoD clients and stakeholders, virtually and in-person, to help set priorities. They will also mentor coworkers.

The candidate will support the analysis and management of DOE enterprise risks, schedules, and priorities. The candidate will be responsible for:- Collaborating within a team to deliver enterprise risk and schedule analysis.- Gathering information from various sources and conducting analysis of that information to inform program decisions and establish priorities.- Presenting results to peers and senior leadership within client and partner organizations.The Program Analyst will spend the majority of their time at SPA HQ in Alexandria. Travel to DOE sites throughout the country will be required.

We are seeking a mid-level Program Analyst to provide programmatic support to the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors & Lasers Directorate (PEO IWS 2.0).Hybrid work is allowed but you must have the flexibility to work at least 1 day per week in the Washington Navy Yard area. You will be expected to work with the Government Program Manager to support current and future Milestone approval process and Request for Proposal (RFP) development or related efforts, specifically Acquisition Strategy/Plans, recommendations on contract structure and CDRL development, and Milestone documentation development, adjudication, and tracking. You will collaborate with stakeholders across industry and Government to ensure program requirements,...

The Creative Design Specialist will be responsible for creating multimedia content in support of communications, outreach or branding campaigns, including social media platforms.Participates in project teams supporting high-profile or complex projects, often in tight-turnaround situations. Participates in all stages of the multimedia development life-cycle, including gathering requirements, concept development, tools selection, prototypes, development, and delivery. Produces videos/graphic animations and assists with planning, execution, and editing of digital media content production. Prepares graphics to support meetings and conferences including overhead slides, workbook illustrations, signage, displays, etc. Work with capture team personnel, proposal teams, and other internal clients...