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The successful candidate will participate in project teams to: Develop digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools; Design, build, and execute constructive simulations and apply design of experiments best practices; Analyze and synthesize large data sets with various analytic frameworks and statistical methods; Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders, balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently, and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads. At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package...

Position Overview:SPA seeks a Learning Specialist to join our Learning and Development team. This hybrid role is perfect for an individual who is experienced in both Instructional Design and LMS administration. Will be instrumental in designing engaging training programs and managing our LMS (Percipio via Skillsoft), ensuring a robust and seamless learning environment. Familiarity with tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, and Articulate 360 is essential.  The successful candidate will have a blend of creative, technical, and interpersonal skills and will be a driving force in maintaining SPA’s standard of excellence in employee development.  This position offers a hybrid working model and will require the incumbent to work onsite in Alexandria 3x a week for one month...

The GIES Intelligence Analyst will conduct due diligence and fact-finding research on foreign direct investment, the defense industrial base supply chain, dual-use technology transfer, and other key areas to assess the implications relative to U.S. defense security interests. The ideal candidate brings experience with intelligence and open-source research within Department of Defense and an understanding of the Defense Industrial Base issues.

You will serve as one of the lead RMF package analysts who ensures that the highest quality products and services are delivered to the Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors and Lasers Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0) Information Systems Security Manager. You will be responsible for the Authorization and Assessment (A&A) review process for over 25 new and existing above water sensor and laser systems ensuring that RMF cybersecurity requirements are satisfied in accordance with applicable DOD, NIST, Department of the Navy (DON), and NAVSEA series instructions. You will be expected to perform RMF package assessments using the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and the Assured Compliance Assessment...

SPA is seeking an experienced Acquisition Program Analyst to support OSD oversight of Nuclear Triad sustainment and modernization, with a primary focus on providing acquisition expertise to cover programs such as Sentinel and LRSO in support of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management (SSIPM) in the Strategic Deterrence and Capabilities (SDC) Directorate. You will be responsible for development of decision-ready material for senior leaders and asked to apply the initiative to navigate headquarters and acquisition processes to support the DASD portfolio management responsibilities. The Nuclear Acquisition Analyst role will support portfolio management and oversight of systems through development, production, and fielding...

The candidate will provide Requirements Traceability analysis expertise in support of HQ SACT's requirements engineering and management processes. Specifically, will support Capability Requirements Managers undertaking the Identification, elicitation, capture, analysis, evaluation, integration, and maintenance of high-quality capability (business) requirements. Tasking will support the ongoing development, population, and maintenance of the requirements repository; the maintenance of requirements in the requirements repository, ensuring correct version and configuration control, and the achievement and maintenance of the organization's requirements traceability and quality expectations. Develop and maintain processes relating to requirements traceability, including traceability criteria...

As a member of the COLOSSUS Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) program providing Enterprise Planning and Management support to the customer’s groups and offices, you will be aligned to a specific customer organization and serve as a trusted agent to the aligned organization, responding to requests for reports, briefings, talking points, as well as technical status on actions at their aligned organization level. You will facilitate collaboration across organizations and contracts necessary to ensure the equities of others are considered in the development of work products, as well as supporting other desired organizational outcomes. You will act as a contractor point of contact for office tasks and proactively ensure responses meet deadlines. You will be expected to...

- Develops and delivers plans, assessments, reports, and briefings to the Government FISMA lead and liaison in support of their collaboration with external FISMA representatives in the DNI's office, other IC agencies as appropriate, and the NRO. - Develops and delivers plans, assessments, reports, and briefings to the Government to ensure that the NRO is addressing all issues relevant to FISMA and other audit compliance, such as privacy, plans of action and milestones, and Continuity of Operations. - Develops and delivers plans, assessments, reports, and briefings to the Government to elicit the relevant technical data and ensure the accuracy and fidelity of technical data including cyber security, IT infrastructure, and networks used to support and develop FISMA and Audit reports....

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated wargame professional with a demonstrated record of success in dynamic, high-impact environments to support a rapidly growing project. The individual will play a leadership role in a cross-functional, high-performance team leading the design, planning, and execution of wargames, workshops, and other analytic events supporting a diverse array of government clients. Relevant tasks include project management, leading wargame design and development, directing and conducting research, analytic report writing, briefing Senior decision makers, and educating junior analysis on wargaming methods. Candidates can expect to work closely with government customers as a wargame director and project lead. Candidates can expect to manage multiple tasks concurrently,...

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Program Analyst to serve as a Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) for the Direct Report Program Manager, AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (DRPM AUKUS I&A) Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO). The role involves managing and releasing Classified Military Information (CMI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to support the AUKUS partnership, following national directives. An FDR prepares and processes foreign disclosure requests and provides recommendations to AUKUS I&A FDO. Key elements for the FDR position include: 1) Reviewing documents for release to foreign partners. 2) Consulting relevant policy and stakeholders to ensure compliance with foreign disclosure guidance, policy, and regulations. 3) Analyzing release requests for...

This Logistician will provide support with ILS Management, Supply, Technical Design Interface, Training, Facilities, Computer Resources, Support and Test Equipment, Technical data and manpower and personnel, and will develop logistics support plans and methodologies for the Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404).

This Public Affairs Analyst will assist with strategic communications and congressional affairs.

This Information Assurance Analyst will support the Chief Information Officer with information technology, information security, and information assurance expertise.

This Team Submarine Engineer will support Navy Acquisition Programs and Foreign Military Sales programs with Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis.

This Undersea Warfare Chief Technology Office (SUB 073) Engineer will provide on-site and offsite strategic, operational, programmatic, analytical, and technical expertise across Navy platforms and capabilities.

This Undersea Defensive Weapons Systems (PMS 415) Engineer will lead projects and interface with end item customers as a technical point of contact for Torpedo Defense Systems.

This Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404) Program Manager will synthesize programmatic requirements, budgets and schedules to work across the program branches in support of developing acquisition strategies, acquisition plans and procurement requests, and provide support for developing new contracts. 

The Senior Scheduler will be responsible for helping to support the development, analysis and reporting of cost, schedule and performance progress. Identifying dependencies and relationships as well as collaborate with FAA senior management. To be successful, the right candidate will have strong verbal and written skills, necessary to communicate and manage client expectations, understand schedule interdependencies and Work Breakdown Structure relationship to program management.

The Financial/Program Analyst will provide financial support to the Navy SLCM-N program, focusing on financial planning for the system acquisition and development projects. Responsibilities will include financial planning and coordination of program wide activities; supporting development of integrated budgets and POM submittals, maintaining and updated the NEPS database; and collaborating directly with the program financial team and technical leadership to determine and prioritize objectives.  This position is located in Alexandria, VA with some opportunity to travel to client and industry stakeholder locations. 

The BAA Coordinator will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Information Innovation Office (I2O). The BAA is a technique utilized by DARPA to contract for basic and applied research and certain development efforts. The BAA Coordinator will work closely with I2O Program Managers to ensure that BAAs are completed in a timely manner for specific, classified and unclassified government programs. The individual will primarily oversee the entire Source Selection process from coordinating the industry days and drafting and routing of the BAA to inspecting and determining the sufficiency of reviewer and SME evaluation sheets. This will also include working with various stakeholders to ensure that technical concepts and objectives are translated in an effective and...