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SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Space Intelligence Analysis & Planning Analyst.  The contract staff member will support The S4S Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate (here after referred to as the S2) and provide intelligence analysis, assessments, and support to the CDR/S4S and to the Operations (S3), Plans (S5), and other directorates as needed. The primary goal of the S2 is to focus intelligence operations at the Task Force level and below (“down and in”), to ensure prioritization and integration of intelligence support to provide synchronized space effects and to ensure USSPACECOM can employ space operations in the preservation of freedom of action in space, deter aggression, and enable global power projection, in order to defend the United...

SPA is seeking a national security space operations subject matter expert (SME) to support the Combined Forces Space Component Command (CFSCC) located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA (VSFB).  The TS/SCI-cleared and most qualified candidate will have an exciting and important role joining a small team of experts providing operational-level advice to Command Leaders, and supporting the development of military space operations plans and policies. This team helps to ensure unity-of-effort in space operations support to theater warfighters, US government and civil agencies, and commercial and foreign partners. In support of this Space Command warfighting organization, this role will routinely interface with HQ United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), other USSPACECOM Components, Combatant...

Responsible for providing trusted analysis and facilitation of the customer’s continuity planning and exercises, assessing their alignment to organizational strategy, goals, and objectives, now and into the future, and to identify capability gaps and needed adjustments. Activities may include but are not limited to:- Provide project management and coordination support to continuity of operations activities.- Provide support in the translation of continuity and exercise requirements into IT service needs and requirements, designs, and orders.- Support the implementation, sustainment, and improvement of processes to facilitate responsibilities.- Conducting organizational reviews to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and to evaluate operational effectiveness.

The Analyst will provide support to the strategic communication efforts of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program.  Specific duties would include developing strategic communication deliverables, coordinating across stakeholder communication activities, advising leadership on engagement strategies, and proactively addressing potential public concerns.  This is a high-visibility position expected to brief leadership and assist the program in maintaining message discipline.   This position will be seated at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA with light telework. 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...

The Office of the Secretary of Defense’s, Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAF RCO) and United States Navy’s Advance Sensor Technology Program Office (ASTPO) are fielding the Tactical Planner for Ground/Maritime Domain Awareness (TP-A/G/MDA) into DAF RCO’s Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) and USN’s Government Compute Facility (GCF) to develop, demonstrate, and transition integrated tactical Air-Ground planning in order to enhance the lethality of combat air operations.   The TP-A/G/MDA SETA’s primary responsibilities are to guide and support TP-A/G/MDA program development and its expansion into additional mission sets. Responsibilities will include working with the OSD/SCO TP-A/G/MDA Lead and associated subject matter experts to develop, implement, and...

The Senior Analyst will provide support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, serving as a strategy advisor to program leadership. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and coordination of program wide activities; supporting development of integrated plans, supporting fleet and workforce integration with AUKUS program, and special project coordination as needed.  This analyst would work closely with the one-star Australian program lead within the program office. This position is located in Alexandria, VA with some opportunity to travel to partner and industry stakeholder locations.

Expected Contributions and Responsibilities- Reconcile labor each payroll cycle.- Responsible for registration and oversight of multi-state payroll compliance and filings.- Assist with compliance of all Payroll and Timekeeping with GAAP, CAS, and the FAR.- Supervise the bi-monthly & monthly payrolls with multiple states, including full execution of the payroll and related processes, as well as process international payroll.- Ensure employee payroll records are accurately maintained in the respective systems.- Assist with the completion of the annual Incurred Cost Submission and own Schedule L.- Assist in the annual budget process and provide support as necessary.- Assist with and ensure all audit requests are provided timely and accurately from the payroll team.-...

The Data Scientist SME will provide Advisory and Assistance Support (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Chemical and Biological Technologies Department, Digital Battlespace Management Division (RD-CBI). Apply subject matter expertise and support to the Government for science and technology (S&T) projects aimed at developing modeling and simulation tools for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) support. The candidate will support management of technical projects that focus on developing algorithm tools which will improve understanding of and decisions in CB contested environments. Apply a strong expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and applying predictive modeling tools to advise and assist with the development/evaluation of Statements of Work (SOW) for CB...

The candidate will provide subject matter expertise in safeguarding high-value information. Implement policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting agency classified/sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure. Coordinate with offices, both internal and external, to protect the equities of stakeholders whose information is involved in the agency’s day-to-day operations. Review classification guidance generated for new or ongoing programs to ensure that specific and correct guidance is available to customers. Ensure even application of standards by reviewing information and documents scheduled for release outside the agency and to various customers. Coordinate with scientific, technical, and other subject-matter specialists to assess the...

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,...

Apply best practices to support financial plans and policies, accounting practices, and procedures. Create new program forecasts and EACs. Manage financial structure/revenue setup for and attend internal project kick-off meetings. Develop and Maintain customer financial reports and deliverables. Assist with cash flow by approving expenses, ensuring invoices are submitted to clients in a timely manner, and analyzing the DSO to look for ways to improve processes and procedures. Work with the Division Business Manager to track and report cost, revenue, and profits, as well as conducting monthly variance analysis on actuals. Participate in the development and maintenance of an annual waterfall to include active programs and pipeline opportunities. Manage and monitor subcontractor and...

The DARPA DIRO Front Office Sr. Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support to the Director on a daily basis. Will work closely with the DIRO Front Office to ensure timely, proactive, and comprehensive administrative support to leadership. Will be expected to handle sensitive information while exercising professionalism and discretion. The dynamic nature of this role requires that the successful candidate be a self-starter, taking the initiative whenever possible and thinking ahead of what the mission needs are--all while displaying elite multi-project tracking and execution ability along with exemplary time management skills. Will apply professional demeanor across internal and external stakeholders. Cultivate productive working relationships across the Agency. Apply energetic approach...

The Program Analyst will support the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs’ Nuclear Weapons Surety Division by overseeing key aspects of program development and sustainment.  The Analyst will assist with Branch-level alignment to validate existing programs and to develop new capabilities in response to emerging threats.  The Analyst will integrate Command, adjacent branch, and external stakeholder priorities. They will foster relationships while working directly with a broad variety of government and industry organizations to understand both programmatic and operational risk. They will translate the client’s intent into staff-actions, clearly defining roles and responsibilities.  Additionally, as the APM, the Analyst will assist in supervising a team of ~3 personnel, providing leadership with...

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated Action Officer to engage with the research and development community to organize meetings, develop briefings to technical and non-technical audiences, and interact with multiple internal and external personnel with excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills on a daily basis. The candidate's primary function will be in direct support of the Office Director and Deputy Director, and will work closely with the Director’s Office (DIRO) Front Office Lead, Briefing Coordinators, and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive and seamless technical and administrative support to DIRO leadership. More specific tasks may include facilitating the development and implementation of Project Agreements/Arrangements (PA) and other...

SPA is seeking a dedicated junior or mid-level analyst with an active DoD Secret clearance to provide T&E Engineering Support Services (ESS) to the US Navy. Responsibilities include assisting the PEO IWS client with T&E planning, execution, analysis, and reporting as well as supporting the portfolio lifecycle through test, integration, and delivery of hardware/software. For this critical work, we are looking for an experienced analyst to prepare and/or review technical and programmatic T&E documentation (e.g. T&E planning and strategies, T&E Master Plans, Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, Trouble Reports, Requirements Traceability Matrixes, Technical Review Plans and Summary Reports), develop formal correspondence and work with DoD field activities, Integrated Product Teams,...

The Facility Security Officer will be responsibe for all aspects of security support for SPA employees and facilities to include personnel clearances, visit requests, meeting support, physical access, local procedures, training, insider threat program management and inspections. Close coordination with the Human Resources, Contracts and Information Technology Departments will be critical to your success. Tasking will include the establishment of a new Facility Clearance for an existing SPA facility and the integration of new teams into SPA as the company grows. 

The Space & Intelligence Division supports customers across DoD Space and the Intelligence Community ranging from USSF, OSD SCO, and other DoD entities, and IC organizations such as the NRO, NGA, NSA, and others.  We conduct systems engineering (including all aspects of digital engineering, modeling, simulation, and analysis, architecture evaluation, requirements analysis, test and evaluation, and transition to operations), acquisition, program management, financial management, and related support to development, integration, and operations of systems for remote sensing, communications, position navigation, and timing, GEOINT, SIGINT, launch, and other critical space/intel mission areas.  Division organizations operate in multiple locations including Northern Virginia, Colorado Springs,...

The intern will serve as a technical/scientific resource on projects, providing R&D analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Research and Development Chemical Biological Directorate (RD-CBS Division). Provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the client applying basic and advanced scientific principles, with a focus on emerging biotechnology sector including horizon scanning for gene editing technologies, lipid nanoparticles, viral pathogens of concern, gene editing, CRISPR, synthetic bio, biotechnologies, toxins, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) reactivator chemistry, Organophosphate (OP) agents including Fourth Generation Agents (FGAs), Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBAs), and other emerging chemical threat agents. Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business...

Primary Responsibilities for Systems Operations (SysOps):- Have appropriate background knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 Security RMF Framework.- Have the ability and experience to manage and supervise a team of Network Analysts and System Administrators. This includes the ability to organize projects, develop project schedules and milestones and create reports and documents for customer and higher management.- Create, publish, support implementation, utilize and enforce a Network Support Services (NSS) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that outlines MID policies and procedures for network operations and maintenance, and establishes a common view of methods used to support the customer’s environment.- Monitor and respond to customer requests received via the NSS central...

The successful candidate will join a cross-functional team of interdisciplinary technical SMEs supporting DTRA program managers, performers, and customers in the development, demonstration, and transition of advantageous capabilities. Will support systems development, assessment, and refinement from concept formulation through implementation, operation, and disposal. Employ interdisciplinary techniques to define and evaluate systems functionality including operational concepts, requirements definition, system architecture definition and development, analysis of alternatives, modeling and simulation, element integration, predictive measures, technical evaluation, detailed design and production, risk assessment, cost analysis, test and evaluation, and process improvement. Identify potential...