Job Listings

About the PositionAs an ISSM at SPA, you will be assigned to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. The program office’s mission includes the development and deployment of software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program security levels.  You will join our other ISSMs responsible for overseeing and implementing the day-to-day operations and all security measures at an SPA secure facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. You will manage the...

ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will act as a contractor point of contact for office initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, and proactively ensure responses meet deadlines. The incumbent will also be expected to develop executive-level communications and correspondence with a high degree of comprehensiveness, accuracy, and timeliness of written information. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: - Develop white papers, briefings, and action responses. - Research and prepare advice, information, and reports on diverse and complex engineering, architecture, planning, operations, and policy matters to facilitate informed decision making and planning. - Provide issue management and support, responding to emerging issues for the aligned office to ensure effective...

The Workforce Development Manager will serve as regional lead and strategic advisor for a high profile client organization, carrying out rigorous efforts to strengthen the submarine manufacturing industrial base with a focus on development of the skilled trades workforce. You will apply a strong familiarity with workforce development and defense manufacturing organizations, processes, and priorities to help identify, develop, and execute new strategies and initiatives to develop the skilled trades workforce.  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 regional workforce trends and program performance, and regularly communicate progress and challenges...

The Program Analyst will provide program support to the NAVSEA AUKUS program, focusing on management of IT projects. Responsibilities will also include ACIO services for the AUKUS I&A office; working with NAVSEA ACIO and NMCI to ensure continuity of service for team members, including internationally; and working with technical stakeholders to design, develop and sustain a trilateral communciations network.. This position is located in Alexandria, VA.

Responsible for providing program support to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, and Strategy (OPNAV N3N5). OPNAV N3N5 serves as the principal advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on joint operations and the development of naval and joint plans, programs, and policies and requires innovative consulting and analytical support to facilitate strategic decision and policy making and perform multidisciplinary forms of plans and policy analysis. This role will support the development and advancement of Navy initiatives and policies promoting integration and effective operations with other Services using multidisciplinary analysis. Activities include research, developing information papers and briefings, coordination of off-site activities, facilitation of...

The candidate will design, build, and implement secure, scalable, and reliable software systems architectures that meet the business requirements. Oversee the big picture of the platform and Minimum Viable Product development; look for (software) patterns and for re-use of best practices between all Teams. Collaborate with developers and the platform team to identify the best (software) solutions to drive agile methodologies. Oversee the Minimum Viable Products to meet the needs from the platform perspective so that products are able to go through the DevSecOps lifecycle. Advise the platform team to meet the needs from the Minimum Viable Products perspective so that the platform is able to support the DevSecOps lifecycle.  Ensure all the iHub Laboratory development practices work together...

The successful candidate will support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC)) with financial management in support of the Assault Breaker II (ABII) initiative. ASD(MC) takes a unified, missions-level view across the entire DoD enterprise to analyze joint missions and identify crosscutting technology gaps critical to military readiness. ABII is a joint initiative chartered with the Services to analyze the hardest military challenges facing the U.S. and its allies. ABII is also intended to develop experiments to provide future warfighting architectures to address these challenges. Initially established at DARPA, the initiative is transitioning to ASD(MC) in Fiscal Year 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy,...

The successful candidate will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support services to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (OASD(MC)) for Assault Breaker II (ABII). ASD(MC) takes a unified, missions-level view across the entire DoD enterprise to analyze joint missions and identify crosscutting technology gaps critical to military readiness. ABII is a joint initiative chartered with the Services to analyze the hardest military challenges facing the U.S. and its allies. ABII is also intended to develop experiments to provide future warfighting architectures to address these challenges. The successful candidate will support the ASD(MC) with a warfare specialty including planning, developing, and executing technical projects of a...

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...

Knowledge and experience in configuration control, data management, and deficiency reporting for an ACAT I equivalent weapon system program from technology development through the final disposition of the weapon system. Configuration control experience managing program documentation, program records, program history, meeting minutes and action items, proposals, deviations, and waivers. Experience and knowledge in preparing for and executing program technical reviews and functional and physical configuration audits. Experience organizing and operating Configuration Control Boards and Business Management Boards or their equivalents. Experience with configuration status accounting databases contractor data substantiation. Knowledge and experience; in preparing, reviewing, and obtaining...

Performing threat and vulnerability assessments. Applying security-related software tools to manage and control classified information systems. Managing the configuration of classified information systems. Leveraging experience uploading and downloading files across classified networks operating at different classification levels. Controlling and recording all incoming and outgoing digital media. Accomplishing self-assessments using the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT). Experience resolving information systems security incidents. Experience developing and critically reviewing information assurance and cyber security documentation.

SPA is seeking a well-rounded analyst to support studies across several major undersea warfare clients, spanning across a variety of operational and technical topics.  SPA uses a wide range of analytical approaches to find rigorous and objective answers to our clients’ most difficult national security problems.  The candidate will be part of a team of analysts responsible for shaping undersea warfare investments; assessing undersea operations, security, and survivability; and developing plans to mature, deliver, and sustain new undersea technologies.  The candidate will contribute to thoughtful and meaningful recommendations to SPA’s clients that reflect the range of operational and technical factors needed to make informed decisions, including development and presentation of briefings,...

The Security Specialist will assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) with supporting the security needs of SPA's workforce to include onboarding and training new personnel, managing personnel security clearances and document control. 

Primary Responsibilities:- Continuous Monitoring & Security: Implement and manage continuous monitoring within authorization boundaries, utilizing the ICD 503 Security RMF Framework to enhance our security posture.- System Administration Support: Offer comprehensive Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support, facilitating issue identification, diagnosis, and resolution across diverse system environments.- Customer Support & Service Management: Efficiently respond to service requests via telephone and the Jira ticketing system, ensuring customer satisfaction.- Cloud & Device Management: Direct the operation, configuration, and maintenance of cloud-based devices, ensuring optimal performance and security.- Maintenance & System Diagnostics: Develop preventive maintenance schedules, manage...

Design, build, and implement secure, scalable, and reliable software systems architectures that meet the business requirements. Oversee the big picture of the platform and Minimum Viable Product development; look for (software) patterns and for re-use of best practices between all Teams. Collaborate with developers and the platform team to identify the best (software) solutions to drive agile methodologies. Oversee the Minimum Viable Products to meet the needs from the platform perspective so that products are able to go through the DevSecOps lifecycle. Advise the platform team to meet the needs from the Minimum Viable Products perspective so that the platform is able to support the DevSecOps lifecycle.  Ensure all the iHub Laboratory development practices work together across the various...

The candidate will provide cyber operations, exploitation, and telecommunications expertise to help DARPA identify and implement compelling artificial intelligence and machine learning-based solutions in the telecommunications and high-speed data processing realms. Responsibilities include assisting with strategic coordination of deeply technical cyber efforts from the ground-up/field work through implementation. Support spans through technology transition and research management of programs in software program analysis, computer network defense, computer network exploitation, and/or computer network attack. The candidate will provide software emulation, software vulnerability research, computer program analysis, and reverse engineering expertise in support of cybersecurity and/or...

Works within USMC Combat Development and Integration (CD&I) G3/5/7 in order to implement processes to integrate higher headquarters and adjacent guidance into the force development process, serve as the lead analyst with higher headquarters and adjacent organizations to integrate Service Force Development Campaing of Learning activities, or serve as the lead analyst for the CD&I Campaign Plan and Service Force Development Campaign of Learning Activities.   Analyzes and develops programs and plans of a military or governmental system to obtain a quantitative and/or qualitative, rational basis for: decision making, further program development, and integration of activities.  Utilizes military warfare, military operations analysis, political military situations and military organization...

The successful candidate will support the AN/SPY-6 Family of Radars within PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors Directorate. The candidate will provide systems engineering and hardware analysis to the SPY-6 Principal Assistant Program Manager in support of Foreign Military Sales case studies. A hybrid work environment is acceptable; however, you must have the ability to work from PEO IWS 2.0 Program Office and various DC area organizations 2-3 times per week and travel up to 10% of the time (1-2 times per month). Specific responsibilities include:  1) Develop tracking reports for elements and milestones, 2) Implementing SE management practices that include programmatic financial planning, analysis of hardware requirements. 3) Lead various working groups (System Safety, Training, Hardware,...

We are seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Integrated Combat Systems Department (V). You will 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 3-4 days per week on average 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 great fit to join our high performing team.  At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total...

The Acquisition & Financial Analyst will assist the Reentry Branch of Strategic Systems Programs as a resident contractor with budget execution, budget planning, contracting strategies, acquisition planning, and other program office support.  Candidates need the ability to work as part of a team and prioritize their own project load. Candidates are expected to sit on-site at the Washington Navy Yard and must be comfortable working in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment. At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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...