The candidate will perform as Open Skies Sensor capability Subject Matter Expert in support of Arms Control Treaty implementation and compliance. Provides analysis and recommendations regarding Open Skies Treaty missions, and Open Skies Treaty-allowed sensor capabilities (electro-optical, infrared, and synthetic aperture radar), as related to sensor decisions. Provides recommendations in response to OSD, JCS, and other taskings on sensor capabilities. The candidate will be expected to comfortably interact across multiple parts of government in the course of their duties.
The candidate will lead a compliance assessment program team that will analyze organizational activities for compliance with arms control treaties and agreements by analyzing arms control treaties, agreements, U.S. policies, nonproliferation agreements, Acquisition Life Cycle documentation, DoD and Joint Staff proposed policy guidance and instructions, and any other relevant data as necessary. Candidate will also be responsible for discussing relevant aspects of each program/project and providing comprehensive analysis whether it may or may not be constrained by an arms control treaty or agreement or U.S. policy, along with a recommendation.
The candidate provides Program Management and arms control subject matter expertise. Manages multiple teams executing multiple tasks related to arms control treaty policy, implementation, and compliance assessment. Provides support to organizations preparing for treaty implementation and on-site inspections. The candidate will be expected to comfortably interact across multiple parts of government in the course of their duties. The ability to quickly digest and interpret large amounts of information is essential.
Cyber Risk Management Analyst Provides technical support and subject matter expertise for C4 and Cyber requirements, architectures, configuration and data analysis, product definition and design, planning, test and assessment, and evaluation of C4 and Cyber systems for cybersecurity. Provides technical support to managing and evaluating Service and Joint requirements and programs for cybersecurity. Provides support to the preparation and evaluation of technical documents, papers, studies, analysis, and briefings to include Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documents. Develop and coordinate recommendations, plans, policy and doctrine to support CJCS and CCMD requirements for cyber security of new and legacy weapon systems in development. Read/analyze DoD cybersecurity policy. Participate in development of DoD cybersecurity policy.
The right candidate will provide subject matter and technical expertise to the government lead to support assessments and operational management of NC3 systems and capabilities. The candidate will support NC2/NC3 operations by monitoring events, supporting trend analysis, root cause analysis and identification of event management and risk mitigation approaches. The position will require an ability to prepare and coordinate complex staff packages.
The right candidate will provide subject matter and technical expertise to the government to support functional management and oversight for NC3. The candidate will provide functional management oversight to ensure delivery of assured, resilient and reliable NC3 capabilities in the 21st century. Responsibilities include oversight of operations platforms, communications, and modes of operations, to include current efforts in developing survivable and endurable NC2/NC3 capabilities.
SPA seeks a Weapons Engineer (or Physical Scientist, Solid Mechanics Scientist) to provide the following technical support: 1) Initiate, design, develop, execute, and implement scientific research projects, 2) Develop theories for understanding, characterizing, and organizing natural phenomena into a systematic and meaningful pattern for research into potential new products or inventions 3) Conceive, plan, and direct efficient and innovative phenomenological test programs directly enhancing programs for penetrating hardened targets or targets buried deep underground (penetration of current and conceptual weapons), 4) Develop test plans that optimize the understanding of penetrability of current and conceptual weapons 5) Use mathematics (computational mathematics, analytical mathematics), materials science (concrete, metal), physics (physics, penetration, shock, and blast mechanics), and geology (soil, rock, 6) Participate as a technical advisor on Government test teams and provide possible alternatives and solutions, and 7) Coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
SPA is seeking experienced Business Transaction Analysts to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Industrial Policy. The candidate will support DASD Industrial Policy in the monitoring of Non-Notified transactions and global market capital investment initiatives. The candidate will consistently and efficiently monitor business transactions that have not been filed with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in order to assess the foreign investment risk. Primary focus will be on product integrity, supply assurance, co-location, and technology transfer. Additionally, the candidate will support DASD Industrial Policy's capital investment initiatives.
Senior Quality Engineer: 1) Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality standards and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished product, 2) Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment, 3) Conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications, 4) Conducts internal and external audits and performs necessary corrective/preventive actions. Work will include but not be limited to on-site, off-site, launch-site / range, and on-orbit operations support for reviews, audits, and inspections of procedures, hardware, and integration testing activities.
The successful candidate will perform a variety of general administrative tasks, such as preparing reports and correspondence, coordinating travel and meeting arrangements, answering phones, filing, and sorting/distributing mail in support of the day-to-day operations of the group and/or customer. Specifically, you will be asked to 1) Compile and analyze various contract, program, and financial data using various database programs, and prepares weekly/monthly status reports based on the results, 2) Process travel and expense reports, 3) Serve as point of contact for the group on issues related to accounting, human resources, purchasing, and other departments, as well as external contacts such as customers, vendors, and subcontractors, 4) Support program managers across the group by utilizing technical editing, writing, and marketing and communications skills for deliverables to customers, 5) Plan and coordinate group social events, 6) Work across the group with leadership to develop the group’s marketing materials and provide quarterly marketing communications to the company Communications Director for release, 7) Coordinate scheduling and administrative/logistical requirements for the group’s marketing events, and 8) Participate in special projects as required.
The Senior Risk Analyst will 1) execute risk assessments that assist in developing mitigations for planned and actual foreign investments evaluated through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process, 2) develop methodologies collaboratively with other parts of the DHS, Federal interagency, and other homeland security partners in the public and private sector, 3) Document, maintain, and update developed methodologies upon both a technical (e.g. describing methods and theoretical basis) and execution (e.g. standard operating procedures and desk guides) basis, 4) execute tailored risk assessments based on developed methodologies, including conducting necessary background research, writing risk assessment products, coordinating reviews, conducting technical edits, and distributing the products as appropriate, 5) Develop recommendations for improving the quality of risk assessments, decreasing production time, and facilitating risk communication.
The Senior Risk Analyst will 1) execute risk assessments that assist in developing mitigations for planned and actual foreign investments evaluated through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process, 2) develop methodologies collaboratively with other parts of the DHS, Federal interagency, and other homeland security partners in the public and private sector, 3) Document, maintain, and update developed methodologies upon both a technical (e.g. describing methods and theoretical basis) and execution (e.g. standard operating procedures and desk guides) basis, 4) execute tailored risk assessments based on developed methodologies, including conducting necessary background research, writing risk assessment products, coordinating reviews, conducting technical edits, and distributing the products as appropriate, 5) Develop recommendations for improving the quality of risk assessments, decreasing production time, and facilitating risk communication.
Manages and leads performance in on the Chemical and Biological S&T development. Operates within budget and using assigned resources, is responsible for the conduct of the work and staff performance to execute the contract supporting the range of chemical, biological, and medical technolgies. Primary technical interface with the client, responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of the work required to satisfy the contract on a range of technical performance including protection, diagnostics, vaccines, emerging CB threats, hazard prediction and mitigation, pharmaceutically based agents, detection, forensics, warfighter assessments and wargaming, survivability issues for US equipment, and IT systems. Also, brings an understanding of the chemical and biological defense program modernization. Integrates and coordinates work within the department and other departments. Ensures proper contract staff recruitment and assignments, prioritization, continuity and retention. Helps integrate and communicate across departments through continuous interaction with other contractor and government staff. Responsible for department level risk management and quality control efforts. Applies technical expertise directly to work efforts.
The Program Manager will lead team performance supporting nuclear technology development ensuring contract delivery – supports staffing, tech development oversight, deliverable production, and all customer interface. Satisfies contract needs on a range of technical performance including nuclear detection, forensics, nuclear assessments/wargaming, nuclear survivability issues for US equipment, as well as bringing an understanding of the DOD/DOE nuclear enterprise and deterrent modernization. Integrates and coordinate work within the department and other departments, and ensure proper contract staff recruitment and assignments, prioritization, continuity and retention. Assures risk management and quality control efforts. Applies your technical expertise directly to all work efforts in the department.
The intern will assist senior analysts in systems engineering and analysis for various weapon systems in support of Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) with a particular focus in future system technical planning, weapon system performance and technology analysis, and requirements development. The candidate will assist in gathering information, conducting analyses, documenting system requirements, developing requirements traceability matrices, integrating system architecture to system and system-of-system trade-space analysis tools and models, preparing reports, presentations and whitepapers, as well as numerous other emergent tasking.
The right candidate will support the Air Combat Command’s ISR Data and Tech Futures division by assisting with algorithm development, technical investigations, systems and performance analysis, planning and verification/validation activities. Develop software to process sensor signals from various ISR systems and transform into “big data” hosted in cloud environments; develop software interfaces to sensor systems, develop data management software, support distributed processing, develop graphical user interfaces (native and web-based), and develop and automate software testing. Develop and implement data mining, advanced data analytics, visualization, and other quantitative or data science measurement technologies against ISR processes and products. Additionally the right candidate will establish data capture and storage mechanisms for ISR data, assist in building and maintaining data repositories a classified cloud-based, end-to-end, automated ISR data capability that will mature into a comprehensive “big data” repository of the full constellation of Air Force ISR sensors.
The candidate will conduct systems engineering and analysis with a focus on the physical security of nuclear weapons and supporting infrastructure located at Strategic Weapons Facilities overseen by the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Program office located in the Washington Navy yard. The candidate will support efforts to document system requirements, develop system requirements traceability, develop system models, support trade studies for system level analysis, facilitate client engagements, and to present results to clients in various forms. Program management support is also a key component of this position including assisting the customer with the full engineering life-cycle of high visibility projects to include developing integrated master schedules, recommending acquisition plans, and creating high level project policy documents. In addition to these responsibilities supporting the client, the candidate will have direct SPA reports and be responsible for overseeing efforts on multiple projects. The candidate will also play a key role in developing, mentoring, and leading a team of Systems Engineers supporting efforts to. This role includes duties such as generating weekly reports, participation in hiring or staffing changes and coordinating these changes with the Group Leader. The candidate will also identify opportunities for business growth. Supervisory duties include employee development, performance reviews, and managing employee hours/leave. SPA has an immediate need for a MBSE Systems Engineer #IN123
SPA’s Strategic Systems Analysis Group seeks a Project Scheduler to support the development and acquisition of a major Department of the Navy Acquisition effort currently in the early stages.- Create and maintain Microsoft Project files, including use of templates from completed projects, define project tasks, resource assignments, milestones, predecessors, successors, durations, date constraints, % completes, baselines, critical paths, etc. - Troubleshoot and monitor potential schedule problems including bottlenecks and critical path.- Determine, monitor, and review all project schedules to include resources, interdependences, risks, etc.- Provide input, recommendations, and assistance regarding scheduling conflicts/ changes.- Identify major milestones, decision points, project lifecycle and other project events.- Facilitate and participate in program and schedule reviews.- Work closely with clients and team members to develop reports and schedules.
In this role, you would provide subject matter and technical expertise to the government lead in the establishment and execution of the responsibilities of the Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) Standardization Team to ensure the Services/SOCOM train JTACs in accordance with the JTAC Joint Mission Task List. Accordingly triennial course reviews and accreditation visits will be coordinated for Services, SOCOM, and numerous partner nation signatories both CONUS and OCONUS. In addition, you would provide annual support to the JTAC/Joint Fires Observer (JFO) Simulation evaluations that are conducted when Services construct a new JTAC/JFO simulator or upgrade an existing simulator. Lastly the right candidate will provide air/surface operational planning, venue selection, site surveys and preparation, logistical and access coordination with hosting installations, on-site execution of operational demonstrations, data collection and post-demonstration analysis and report production support to government lead for conducting semi-annual Bold Quest (BQ) coalition capability demonstrations and assessments.
The right candidate will provide subject matter and technical expertise to the government lead in the establishment and execution of the responsibilities of the Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) Standardization Team to ensure the Services/SOCOM train JTACs in accordance with the JTAC Joint Mission Task List. Accordingly triennial course reviews and accreditation visits will be coordinated for Services, SOCOM, and numerous partner nation signatories both CONUS and OCONUS. In addition the right candidate will annually provide support to the JTAC/Joint Fires Observer (JFO) Simulation evaluations that are conducted when Services construct a new JTAC/JFO simulator or upgrade an existing simulator. Lastly the right candidate will provide air/surface operational planning, venue selection, site surveys and preparation, logistical and access coordination with hosting installations, on-site execution of operational demonstrations, data collection and post-demonstration analysis and report production support to government lead for conducting semi-annual Bold Quest (BQ) coalition capability demonstrations and assessments.