This role will support the Naval Special Warfare program office, PMS 340. The Program Manager will report full-time to a contractor site in Alexandria, VA, with occasional remote work available, based upon the needs of the client. 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.  

SPA is seeking a dedicated Junior Engineer to provide direct support to the Shipyard Integration Lead of the AN/SPY-6 Program within the Navy's Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0). Specific tasks include: - Support system requirements management and related analysis activities, including but not limited to: supporting configuration control board meetings and deliverables and tracking and coordinating equipment deliveries and installation schedules- Provide technical advice, recommendations, and solutions for emerging engineering issues and topics (e.g., advise on design drawings) - Learn quickly from Subject Matter Experts and rapidly contribute to the highest priority efforts- Provide meeting...

The candidate will support the Strategic Planning Office in portfolio management by developing and maintaining a suitable Microsoft Project Server ecosystem, creating custom solutions using Project Server Interface (PSI) and Client-Side Object Model (CSOM), designing and implementing custom workflows, providing customization, maintaining data consistency, and testing and debugging. Will automate processes and create custom reports while maintaining custom dashboards utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services.  Additionally, the candidate will also contribute training and support to include user training, technical support, and business and organizational compliance. 

The candidate will provide developmental support to define “personas” to demonstrate understanding of the ACT target audience(s) and to test pathways, collect and consolidate business information requirements for staff, shape to levels of experience and cultural awareness, and develop learning pathways/maturity models that consider staff competencies (knowledge, skills, and experience) for cross-organizational culture, NATO-specific topics, and in defined functional areas. The candidate will also collaborate with ACT culture and functional communities to design specific research functional or skills standards where functions have reasonable civilian or military equivalents with accessible information. Run workshops to elicit, consolidate, and/or validate functional requirements, and...

The candidate will be supporting the ACT Auditor in conducting compliance and integrity audits/inspections/reviews/audit tests in accordance with international audit standards. Will advise leadership on regulations and policies, assess and evaluate compliance within the command, support anti-fraud and corruption strategies, and provide data analysis.  Will additionally support the determination of effective management responses to internal control risk and compliance to financial policies. Assess possible conflicts of interests and declare and report identified or perceived conflicts of interests.

The candidate will support the Global Investments and Economic Security mission to protect DoD equities from adversarial foreign investment risks at home and abroad by delivering national security risk analyses and mitigation proposals to decision makers to resolve national security concern. Will provide business intelligence, economic, and threat analysis support to develop a variety of analytic products. Will research and assess foreign companies’ business operations and foreign investment activity that may present national security considerations for the Department of Defense, and collaborate across relevant offices within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (ASD IBP) and Department-wide.

The candidate will be supporting senior NATO command leadership. The NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) Demonstration Team is a strategic initiative designed to showcase the transformative power of SACT's cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to a wide range of audiences, including NATO leadership, Nations, International Staff, Military and Civil Institutions, and external stakeholders. The Demo Team will employ a variety of formats to communicate SACT's work, including live demonstrations, simulations, interactive workshops, and digital platforms. The candidate will provide product demonstrations, serve as a technical expert for command products, work in cross-functional teams, address technical inquiries, track key performance indicators related to...

The candidate would be supporting Senior NATO command leadership. The NATO SACT Demonstration Team is a strategic initiative designed to showcase the transformative power of SACT's cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to a wide range of audiences, including NATO leadership, Nations, International Staff, Military and Civil Institutions, and external stakeholders. The Demo Team will employ a variety of formats to communicate SACT's work, including live demonstrations, simulations, interactive workshops, and digital platforms. The candidate will craft compelling narratives promoting current command initiatives, develop senior leadership presentations that convey key messaging, collaborate with a wide variety or cross-functional teams, provide consistent brand messaging, develop...

In this role, you will serve in a deputy program manager capacity as a trusted agent directly supporting client program managers, acting to support all aspects of planning, management, and execution of a growing defense R&D and manufacturing program.  In this role, you should expect to act independently and with high initiative, engaging with client leadership and stakeholders to identify needs and take on program challenges. Responsibilities will include working group coordination, financial and schedule management, program strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and participation in key management activities in support of client leadership decision making. This position is located in West Bethesda, MD, with the potential for light telework.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department (V). You will assist in requirements engineering activities related to Coast Guard combat systems certification, such as review concepts, designs, assess specifications/requirements, perform system integration-related tasks, and conduct system verification and support certification activities.You must have the ability to provide senior-level briefings and communications and have the ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren 5 days per week with some travel expected (up to 15%).Do you excel at analysis and problem-solving techniques necessary to perform professional scientific/engineering work and excel in a team environment? If so, you may be a...

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for providing intelligence support to the warfighter. They should also be savvy on NRO decision making processes and at least some of the mission systems and capabilities with the ability to create collaborative teams and build trusted relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external to the NRO. Job duties include, but are not limited to:- Perform analyses and assessments of MID projects or activities to help determine their consistency with the MID and group strategic direction, technology development plans, NRO requirements and MID strategic goals and objectives.- Advise MID government on the technical risks associated with new and ongoing projects, and review, analyze and assess technologies, system concepts, data and information...

The Program 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 surrounding developing AUKUS efforts. The Program Analyst will apply a strong familiarity with defense manufacturing and undersea warfare systems 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,...

In this role, the Chief of Staff will support the AUKUS I&A Office's Phase 2 Team. Responsibilities will include coordination of directorate initiatives; 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; and ensuring smooth operation of the office. 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 in D.C. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Washington, DC Pay Transparency Range:  $150,000 – $175,000.

We are seeking an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department (B).Candidate will support the test, evaluation & integration (TE&I) efforts of Navy electromagnetic and sensor systems. Candidate must have electromagnetic environment effects (E3) engineering knowledge to include: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), EMI/EMC testing & analysis, use of Radio Frequency (RF) equipment. Day to Day role:Support the testing and integration of fielding, in-service shipboard sensors & systems. Focus is on Electromagnetic Compatibility of the system with other shipboard sensors & systems.- Characterize EMI/EMC issues of fielded systems & field...

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department (B). Candidate will support the test, evaluation & integration (TE&I) efforts related to configuration management of electromagnetic and sensor systems, including: generate test procedure,  execute tests, and analyze results on radars, comms, and EW systems to improve system performance. Candidate will perform full-spectrum analysis of radar and EW systems. Candidate will utilize M&S programs, such as MATLAB and ANSYS, to conduct computations and modeling.   Support the testing and integration of developmental sensors & systems. Focus is on early identification of EMI vulnerabilities for the sensors/systems in development.-...

SPA has an immediate need for a dedicated mid-level Product Support Analyst to directly support the Directed Energy Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM). Your role will be to assist our Navy client with Product Support planning, execution, and analysis for reliability, availability, maintainability, and supportability related to Navy Directed Energy (DE) systems.  Key responsibilities include incorporating Product Support strategy elements into acquisition documentation, procurement specifications, contracts, and engineering documents; ensuring requirements for availability, reliability, maintainability, sustainment, operational cost, training, and manpower are defined and met; and developing reliability and maintainability (R&M) requirements and supporting the Failure Reporting...

M&A-Driven Cloud Strategy & Architecture:- Lead the development of cloud strategies tailored to support business expansion through acquisitions.- Design scalable, secure, and flexible Azure cloud architectures to integrate and optimize operations across newly acquired entities.- Lead the Microsoft 365 data integration strategy for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring alignment with business objectives.- Utilize tools like Sharegate and or Bit titan to migrate data, content, and workflows across Microsoft 365 and other cloud platforms, ensuring integrity and minimizing downtime.- Assess the data architecture, governance, and quality of target companies to determine integration impact and best practices.- Develop and execute comprehensive data migration plans,...

The Cybersecurity Analyst will provide analytic and management analysis support to undersea platform acquisition activities, providing direct support to the Cybersecurity SIT Lead of the COLUMBIA Class Program Office. The analyst will apply familiarity with Navy and/or Industry Standard Cybersecurity requirements with experience executing Risk Management Framework, performing cyber test & evaluation, or developing or implementing DoD cyber policies.  Responsibilities may include:- Provide technical expertise in cybersecurity engineering as it relates to design, deployment, integration, testing and implementation on/for Navy systems. - Facilitate timely decisions in the review and adjudication of all design products and written correspondence by the appropriate NAVSEA and government...

The candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the Protocol Office in ACT. Act as focal liaison point with Local Authorities and develop and maintain the VIP database. Plan, prepare, and execute all conferences, exercises, seminars, ceremonies, and VIP visits to HQ SACT. Personally meet and escort visitors and dignitaries (as required) on arrival and accompany them through various phases of visits. Prepare and execute an effective and comprehensive DV program. Create schedules of events including briefing arrangements, luncheons, ship and base tours, accommodations, transportation, and all details. Provide advice and training on matters relating to the customs and regulations governing diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette. Support the execution of...

The candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the Communications Branch in ACT.  Deliver the requisite digital products, video, and imagery to inform online audiences on HQ SACT’s corporate Social Media channels (current channels are Facebook, X, YouTube and LinkedIn--but other channels, i.e. Instagram, are potential expansions). Engage at all levels within HQ SACT and coordinate with Public Affairs and Corporate Communications in order to: understand and deliver digital communication products against SACT priorities, SACT vision and intent, NATO Communications Strategy, and Command and Communications; create visually stimulating, informed, targeted video products that demonstrate NATO’s transformation and HQ SACT’s added value to that transformation path;...