Serve as SPA’s onsite client manager leading customer interface and overseeing performance of SPA personnel (4-6 FTEs) that support HHS ASPR programs. Work with business partners to expand SPA’s presence within the HHS market space. Assist with interviewing and vetting candidates for available positions.Provide direct support to the IBX Director, Deputy Director and Domain Leads as required.Support the ASPR Innovation efforts, including but not limited to ASPR Next BAA requirements, as required and/or directed by the INNOVATIONS & IBX Chief.Support other Contractors supporting ASPR innovation and INNOVATIONS & IBX efforts as required.Conduct in-depth analysis of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to Federal procurement and provide high-level reports on findings with actionable recommendations.Support the review of ASPR Next BAA White Papers and Full Proposals as required.Support the review of business systems and tools designed to support INNOVATIONS & IBX. Travel on official business per the government’s request as required. Travel is anticipated to be limited.

Provided support shall include:- Engagement and participation with the enterprise architecture team that analyzes and models the platform and platform processes, with particular emphasis on integration and dataflow- Establishing and formalizing the enterprise architecture team models to the standards already present in partner architecture models- Modeling for the structural, conceptual, and behavioral business processes and the systems that support themInterface with operational units, senior decision makers, developers, acquisition personnel, and the group technical director to compile, coordinate, and submit requirements guiding the development of ENSU and hosted Mission Applications. Use knowledge and insight of current USCC development, testing, and operational networks to evaluate technical solution proposals and provide integration recommendations/options regarding current and future technologies. Provide operational and strategic support for efforts to modernize and improve the Development Pipeline for the platform and for Mission Applications. Provide written documentation and briefings after technical forums describing new potential dataflows and identifying when policy or capability-based impediments to dataflow are impeding progress. Maintain electronic records in an appropriate electronic Government approved shared location.

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.  Responsibilities include: - Provide support in all aspects of system or technology life cycle, including requirements definition and analysis, system modeling, risk management, operations, performance, testing, manufacturing, cost and schedule, training, life cycle support, and disposal.- Analyze and evaluate new initiatives, technologies, and programs to meet mission requirements.- Support the development of weapon system requirements, acquisition and technical documentation, and program plans and schedules.- Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables from the prime system integrator in support of system design and development acquisition milestones.- Provide engineering realism to the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for undersea warfare systems.

The Help Desk Specialist, as part of the IT Help Desk team, will perform day-to-day operational maintenance, installation, and support of end user laptops and workstations. The Help Desk Specialist will perform troubleshooting of hardware and software, and work with other members of the IT team on any complex issues they cannot resolve independently. They will monitor the Help Desk including e-mail requests, answering telephone calls, and ticket management.  The Help Desk Specialist will monitor the status of conference room Audio Visual (AV) systems and provide training and support to end users on the use of AV systems as necessary.  They will perform troubleshooting of AV hardware and software, and work with work with other members of the IT team on any complex issues they cannot resolve independently.  The IT Help Desk team members also help to safeguard the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure. The candidate will implement, enforce, and communicate security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications, and may research, evaluate, test, recommend, communicate and implement new security software or devices.

The Help Desk Specialist, as part of the IT Help Desk team, will perform day-to-day operational maintenance, installation, and support of end user laptops and workstations. The Help Desk Specialist will perform troubleshooting of hardware and software, and work with other members of the IT team on any complex issues they cannot resolve independently. They will monitor the Help Desk including e-mail requests, answering telephone calls, and ticket management.  The Help Desk Specialist will monitor the status of conference room Audio Visual (AV) systems and provide training and support to end users on the use of AV systems as necessary.  They will perform troubleshooting of AV hardware and software, and work with work with other members of the IT team on any complex issues they cannot resolve independently. In addition, the Help Desk Specialist will assist the IT Security Team conduct or verify system audits to ensure classified IT systems are being operated securely, and information systems (IS) security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in IS security plans. They will troubleshoot and maintain classified IT systems for daily use and respond to requests for computer security information and reports. The IT Help Desk team members also help to safeguard the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure. The candidate will implement, enforce, and communicate security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications, and may research, evaluate, test, recommend, communicate and implement new security software or devices.

The Network Administrator is responsible for designing, documenting, implementing, monitoring, and managing enterprise networks with the objective to provide maximal uptime and robust security. Specific duties include building, installing, and configuring networking equipment, deploying and testing device operating systems; network troubleshooting; performance tuning; configuring devices and policies to reflect applicable Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs); documenting system architectures and configurations; and interfacing with teammates, managed service providers, and vendors to resolve complex issues.  This position also requires the ability to communicate ideas, issues, technical solutions, and processes clearly to fellow teammates.

SPA seeks 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.  Working as a member of one or more focused project teams, the candidate will be responsible for assisting government customers in the analysis of complex technical issues related to science and technology programs, technology forecasting, capability development, and system acquisition. The individual will apply rational, systematic, evidence-based thinking to bring insights to executive decision-makers. There will be opportunities to support a range of customers, leading to continuous professional growth across related areas. NTAG is seeking a candidate who is dedicated to continuously learning, mentoring, and improving the efficiencies of workflows and processes.

Contractor support will include: Experimentation (design, development, evaluation and data analysis); Networking architecture development and deployment; Modeling and simulation experimentation techniques; and the application of Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence technologies for Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) program within the Joint Staff J7 Joint Wargaming and Experimentation Division (JWED). This effort will provide Navy Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC) with: experimentation, data analysis, network architecture integration, modeling & simulation, software engineering research and development services to the Joint Staff J7 Joint Wargaming and Experimentation Division (JWED). Experimentation will entail the full range of new initiative experimentation including system requirements, design, implementation, and validated metrics for the meeting of identified Concept Required Capabilities (CRCs).  This effort will also examine the architecture, engineering, functionality, interface and interoperability of proposed initiatives that are developed and submitted to meet DoD CRCs. The initiative evaluations will include operational experiment design and construction, operations and requirements analysis, concept formulation and development and feasibility demonstrations. Additional efforts will include requirements verification and validation, engineering/functional analysis, technical documentation, machine learning & artificial intelligence utilization, networking data design and integration with the Joint Experimentation Network (JExNet) as well as modeling & simulation testing, evaluation and demonstration.

Perform DoD Agency systems maintenance and sustainment support for the accounting/budgeting system (Momentum Financials® – core product). Work closely with the current administrators performing help desk support, working with hosting organization, executing software installs, and testing/troubleshooting hardware and software updates.Perform technical assessments/acceptability of software and hardware. Apply system enhancements to production after proper documentation and testing. Process, monitor, control, and execute batch jobs for interfaces. Represent the customer on various technical review and inspection teams. Obtain, compile, and summarize information for use by others. Ownership of the problems and requests assigned, focus on managing/resolving issues. Respond to database-related alerts and escalations. Engage with database engineering to develop strategic solutions for recurring problems. Ensure database is backed up in a way that meets the business's Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). Maintain communication with technology customers to keep them updated with status of their requests. Perform Help Desk Support. Coordinate and interact with the Network Operations Center (NOC) ensuring server environments are current and backed up. Develop and maintain procedures for system operations, product installations, and explanations of the system logic. Support software and hardware updates for other legacy systems. 

Provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile. Support Life Extension program to replace and modernize mechanical and electrical missile systems including Flight Control Electronics Assembly, Missile Inverter and Command Sequencer packages in D5 missile. Travel 4 times/year CONUS will be required.

Contractor support will include: Experimentation (design, development, evaluation and data analysis); Networking architecture development and deployment; Modeling and simulation experimentation techniques; and the application of Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence technologies for Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) program within the Joint Staff J7 Joint Wargaming and Experimentation Division (JWED). This effort will provide Navy Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC) with: experimentation, data analysis, network architecture integration, modeling & simulation, software engineering research and development services to the Joint Staff J7 Joint Wargaming and Experimentation Division (JWED). Experimentation will entail the full range of new initiative experimentation including system requirements, design, implementation, and validated metrics for the meeting of identified Concept Required Capabilities (CRCs).  This effort will also examine the architecture, engineering, functionality, interface and interoperability of proposed initiatives that are developed and submitted to meet DoD CRCs. The initiative evaluations will include operational experiment design and construction, operations and requirements analysis, concept formulation and development and feasibility demonstrations. Additional efforts will include requirements verification and validation, engineering/functional analysis, technical documentation, machine learning & artificial intelligence utilization, networking data design and integration with the Joint Experimentation Network (JExNet) as well as modeling & simulation testing, evaluation and demonstration.

In this role, the Program Analyst will provide industrial training analysis support to important Navy acquisition activities, with a focus on application of a technical background in operations, industrial engineering, systems engineering, organizational training, or other relevant disciplines to support the development, implementation, and assessment of personnel training efforts in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility.  The Program Analyst will directly support client leadership in the development and tracking of key process metrics, plans, reports, and briefs surrounding training activities and outcomes.  This position is located at our client's site on the Philadelphia Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, your role will be to team with other TA Specialists and hiring managers to staff critical positions across multiple business units.  You will accomplish this by understanding the needs of each hiring team you support and aligning these needs with qualified applicants or sourced candidates.  Specific duties will include 1) Reviewing new job requisitions for approval, 2) Reviewing resumes for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements, 3) Sourcing new candidates on various job boards and from within SPA's Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS), 4) Speaking with candidates (telephone) about the role and their interests/desires, 5) Submitting candidates to the hiring team 6) Responding to hiring team interview requests and questions, and 7) Scheduling and documenting interviews.  You will need to exercise many creative avenues for reaching candidates:  Databases, internet recruiting resources, networking, job fairs, media advertisements, recruiting firms, and employee referrals. You will also interview job applicants as part of the screening process to get information on their work history, job skills, training and education, and inform them of the position’s duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits and working conditions.  You will serve as a liaison between candidates, hiring managers and human resources staff, as well as maintain accurate documentation regarding candidates and searches through iCIMS and in compliance with company policy and procedures, federal and state laws.  A creative recruiting professional with the ability to proactively research and investigate new ideas to create innovative sourcing strategies is desired.  We hope to welcome you to our team!

SPA is seeking an experienced 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.

Your role will be as Senior Advisor for undersea platforms and program integration, supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense's AUKUS team.  This position will provide analytic and program support to the AUKUS nuclear powered submarine endeavor, working as an analyst within OSD.  This is a client site position in the Pentagon, directly supporting senior leadership. 

Support a team performing DoD Agency data integrity and data analysis for the accounting/budgeting system (Momentum Financials®– core product). Work closely with the current Momentum Financials® Table Maintenance Specialist to provide complex and detail financial data analysis, extract data for financial statement auditors and develop/execute quality data control procedures. Perform technical assessments/acceptability of software. Represent customer on various technical review and inspection teams. Obtain, compile, and summarize information for use by others. Work with database engineering to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems. Analyze and recommend alternatives and options for solutions. Reconcile and evaluate the content and accuracy of table and any effect on General Ledger and subsidiary accounts. Reconcile and resolve Momentum Financials® data discrepancies. Analyze and extract data from the Momentum Financials database. Satisfy data requests for the CFO Compliance Audit Remediation team. Communicate technical issues to non-technical customers both orally and in writing. Demonstrate problem solving, conflict management, and team building skills in order to ensure a productive work environment and achievement of goals. Interact with the system users and identify solutions. 

The Website Developer will develop mission-critical applications and websites supporting the acquisition and oversight of Intelligence capabilities in the Department of Defense. As a member of our design and web development team, the Developer will work closely with program analysts, IT systems integrators, engineers, and data scientists to build and sustain high fidelity applications and websites. They will drive projects through the development lifecycle of requirements, design, development, and testing. Responsibilities include creating mock-ups and creating the web application using HTML/Javascript/CSS and front-end frameworks that adhere to design principles overall consistency. Work with clients and team members to develop requirements and business goals, develop the overall look and design of the website. Create designs that can quickly and efficiently be developed into standards-compliant websites. Write website code with programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, and React.JS, Node.JS. Produce, maintain, and modify user interfaces. Incorporate applications, graphics, audio, and video clips into websites. Create tools that enhance the user’s experience. Ensure websites are accessible across unclassified and classified platforms. Routinely test websites for ease of use, speed and other quality factors. Fix any issues or bugs that arise. Code and perform unit testing for the routines and procedures that have been produced as part of your coding work. Integrate your work into a code repository for successful deployment of the solutions being implemented. Maintain existing applications by writing code to improve performance, fix bugs or implement new functionalities.

The successful candidate will be able to use provided analytic tools to support the implementation and maintenance of a supply chain management process/architecture to oversee the flow of sailors through the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPTE) production components, including reporting applicable metrics.  You will be able to assist with conducting in-depth analysis in support of all Navy Recruiting Command  Continuous Process Improvement efforts including applicable reporting metrics and will understand, create and execute integrated master plans, integrated master schedules, Gantt charts, critical path analysis, plans of action and milestones (POAMs), deliverable time-lines, user reports, and communications plans from applicable Navy Recruiting Command tools and data.   A hybrid work schedule, approximately half time, is possible.

Duties & Responsibilities:- Collaborate with department division directors, managers and subject matter experts (SMEs), to identify training needs and develop training programs that align with business objectives.- Identify and monitor training for the organization, design programs and implement, policies and procedures to fulfill those needs.- Review existing training programs; suggests enhancement and modification to improve engagement, learning and retention.  - Design and develop training materials, including instructor-led presentations, e-learning modules, job aids, and other training materials as necessary.- Deliver training programs to employees through a variety of methods, including classroom style training, virtual training, and on-the-job training.- Maintains knowledge of new methods and techniques for training and training requirement applicable to the organization.- Assess the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements. Ensure training materials and programs are current, accurate and effective.- Conduct assessments to determine where training is needed, identify gaps in knowledge and skills, due to operational changes and/or industry development that training could improve.- Manage and maintain records and documentation, including training schedules, attendance records, and evaluations.- Develop and maintain relationships with external training vendor to identify and source external training programs as needed.- Ensure training milestones and goals are met and encourage participation.- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws and organizational policies related to training and development.- Manage the training budget and ensure that all training programs are cost-effective.

The International Engagement Specialist will support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (ASD (IBP)) to ensure a healthy Defense Industrial Base is able to meet Warfighter needs. The International Engagement Specialist will help advance Department of Defense objectives with allies and international partners. The candidate will plan and execute ASD (IBP) outreach and dialogue with international stakeholders and departmental and interagency partners to improve collaboration, communication, and security of supply for materials critical to national defense. Specific actions include developing, coordinating and implementing international engagement plans to promote and protect critical technology.