The successful candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the Capability Development Team in ACT. Will be responsible for assisting the Program Director in program and project management administration of a high visibility program. Must be a good communicator, energetic, work well within a collaborative team, and should have an understanding of early stage defense capability acquisition processes. Will support workshop activities such as preparing briefs, risk analysis, and facilitating stakeholder engagements. Will establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization while producing high-quality analysis that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience and wide-spread...

You will serve as a highly qualified advisor providing direct support to the AN/SPY-6 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) Program within the Navy's Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0). IWSG staff support a variety of tasks including: support and completion of major technical reviews; producing required acquisition documentation; meeting critical program milestone deadlines; managing program needs and external requirements, and ensuring the right resources are provided to the right priorities at the right time. A hybrid work environment is acceptable, however you must have the ability to work regularly in the vicinity of the Washington Navy yard and NSWC Dahlgren.We are seeking a full time candidate for this...

The candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the MSIF Branch in ACT.  Key duties include but are not limited to the following:- Responsible for supporting the MSIF Program Directors, Project Coordinators, and the Branch Head in maintaining a comprehensive knowledge and oversight over the planning and execution of all Programs and Projects throughout the infrastructure Portfolio. - Maintain compilation of the Infrastructure Capability program plan based on identified requirements. - Provide methodological and analytical expertise in support of the development and implementation of program plan development. - Conduct issues/risk management within the programs, and perform benefits elicitation in collaboration with stakeholders. - Provide support to the...

The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, and program-funded test coordination. As a Technical SETA in our fast-paced Strategic Technology Office (STO), you'll play a critical role in SPA's mission by assisting with the coordination of meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. The candidate will apply technical research, development, and engineering experience across a breadth of DoD projects. The candidate will...

The Senior Analyst will provide analytic and engineering support to the Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) Maintenance and Material Readiness Directorate (N4), focusing on support to engineering and technical support services for ship and submarine Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems. The Senior Engineer will apply an understanding of submarine HM&E, submarine logistics, Quality Assurance, and maintenance to proactively manage new initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.  Additionally, the Senior Analyst will translate complex technical problems into leadership-ready briefs, including briefs to clients and senior leadership on analytic findings and progress.  This position is primarily located on client site at Pearl Harbor,...

The Senior Analyst will provide analytic and engineering support to the Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) Maintenance and Material Readiness Directorate (N4), focusing on support to the training and oversight of radiological controls for operations and maintenance for submarines and submarine tenders.  The Senior Analyst will apply an understanding of submarine nuclear programs, submarine logistics, and maintenance to proactively manage new initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.  Additionally, the Senior Engineer will translate complex technical problems into leadership-ready briefs, including briefs to clients and senior leadership on analytic findings and progress.  This position is primarily located on client site at Pearl...

The Senior Engineer will provide analytic and engineering support to the Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) Maintenance and Material Readiness Directorate (N4), focusing on support to engineering and technical support services for ship and submarine maneuvering and control, control systems, hydrodynamic performance analysis, and naval engineering. The Senior Engineer will apply an understanding of submarine control systems, submarine logistics, and maintenance to proactively manage new initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.  Additionally, the Senior Engineer will translate complex technical problems into leadership-ready briefs, including briefs to clients and senior leadership on analytic findings and progress.  This position is...

The Senior Engineer will provide analytic and engineering support to the Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) Maintenance and Material Readiness Directorate (N4), focusing on support to the training and oversight of radiological controls for operations and maintenance for submarines and submarine tenders.  The Senior Engineer will apply an understanding of submarine nuclear engineering, submarine logistics, and maintenance to proactively manage new initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and drive projects to completion.  Additionally, the Senior Engineer will translate complex technical problems into leadership-ready briefs, including briefs to clients and senior leadership on analytic findings and progress.  This position is primarily located on client site at Pearl...

Apply familiarity with data analysis, survey tools and approaches, the ability to convert data into actionable information, and understanding of U.S. export policies. Support OTE/SIES’ Industrial Assessment Division in the design, execution, and analysis of surveys; respond to Industry Requests for Information, Industry Notice of Inquiries, Section 232 Investigations, and Foreign Availability Assessments; and perform evaluations of the effectiveness of export controls on U.S. competitiveness. Will support a range of tasks under the direction and supervision of a task lead: interact with industry to ensure survey respondents adhere to survey obligations and assist them in compliance; collect and analyze the data returned from surveys, to include drafting charts, graphs, and developing...

We have a near-term need for a Counter Directed Energy Weapons System Subject Matter Expert to provide technical expertise to research, analyze, and summarize findings of emerging technologies and advanced capabilities. This individual will assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership, outside agencies, Congress, Industry, Academia, Professional Societies and others as directed. Directly advise senior R&E leadership on state-of-the-art and future prototyping of directed energy weapons systems to programs of record.

Position DescriptionDuties associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:- Independently perform all acquisition support functions from cradle to grave for a given mission critical program.- Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.- Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues.- Execution of existing programs and the development of new acquisition initiatives.- Assist the government acquisition by ensuring that projects are in conformance with current DoD directives (i.e. 5000 and 8000 series) and the Milestone Decision Authority approved baseline as shown in the...

You will be responsible for developing innovative concepts of operations and capability plans, and for translating them into detailed written and graphical descriptions used to develop and support tactical, operational and strategic surface and undersea warfare analysis. Responsible for conducting military effectiveness analysis of alternative capabilities to inform the development of formal requirements and program plans across the spectrum of science and technology (S&T), research and development (R&D), and program acquisition. Support and eventually take a leading role in the development and employment of analysis and tools and in briefing analysis results to top-level government decision makers.

The candidiate must be able to provide expertise in data visualization, dashboard creation, and report generation. Write new Cognos Business Intelligence Reports in Cognos Analytics 11.x using Deltek CER and data modules after completing the report requirements assessment. Edit, update, and troubleshoot existing reports. Create and maintain user accounts and access. Maintain and enhance security of Cognos Reports Server and reports. Automate project and management reports using Cognos. Create scheduled reports to support management reporting. Conduct Quarterly Security Access Reviews for internal and external audits. Able to provide expertise in data visualization, dashboard creation, and report generation. Write new Cognos Business Intelligence Reports in Cognos Analytics 11.x using...

SPA is seeking an experienced business systems risk analysis SME to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its involvement with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (also known as Team Telecom). CFIUS and Team Telecom are interagency committees that evaluate national security risks associated with foreign involvement with US businesses and critical infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for conducting risk assessments based on developed methodologies that communicate the risk to the US posed by adversarial actors exercising influence over or operating through private entities. The candidate will also be responsible for...

As a software engineer within the Veracity Forecasting Group at SPA, you will be responsible for building software tools that produce authoritative, data-driven analyses for our clients. You will be responsible for helping maintain the sterling reputation that we have developed for the quality of our analytical products. As a software engineer you will be responsible for developing novel prototypes and expanding the capabilities of our existing simulation and modeling tools. This work is hybrid. Also perspective candidates can work out of either Perry Utah or Alexandria, VA. 

The Junior Risk Analyst will be assist in identifying and prioritizing CWMD mission gaps and needs. Develop and use operations research techniques such as mathematical optimization, decision analysis, graph theory, and statistical analysis. Implement data exploration techniques, analytical methods, operations research, and modeling and simulation tools to support program execution. Assist in the development of plans of action and timetables in order to meet established deadlines. Assist with development of executive briefings, detailed technical documentation, memos, and Contract Deliverables. Assist with risk assessment scenarios and various displays and reporting of analysis. 

The Junior Business Program Analyst will be responsible for applying comprehensive methods for analyzing business processes. They will be responsible for conducting capabilities-based assessments, analyses of alternatives, cost, and management analyses. They will assist in creating operational views, providing business process input to architecture development, and risk assessment. This person will help develop plans of action and timetables in order to meet established deadlines. They will assist in the development of executive briefings, detailed technical documentation, memos, and contract deliverables. 

SPA is seeking a great candidate to provide direct support and advice to the SSBN Security Technology Program (SSTP), the SSN/SSGN Security Program (S3P), and the Subsea and Seabed Warfare Security Program (SSWSP). This position is responsible for conducting research and analysis, drawing on technical and operational information and experience, and developing insights into SSBN and SSN operational challenges and help develop solutions that will support Security Program's engagements with Submarine Force and Navy senior leadership. The candidate will need experience in, or understanding of, submarine operations. This position is with SPA’s team out of our Alexandria, VA headquarters, with regular interactions with clients based at the Washington Navy Yard.

The Space Technology Analysis Group is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), which provides the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Joint Staff with effects-based, precision targeting options for selected networks and nodes in order to carry out the national security and military strategy of the United States during peace, crisis, and war. This position supports acquisition management for JWAC, which is located at the Naval Support Activity - South Potomac (NSA-SP) base located in Dahlgren, Virginia (VA). The successful candidate will provide seasoned Acquisition Support to conduct acquisition planning activities for current and future programs in accordance...

In this position, you will provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system throughout engineering development, deployment, and sustainment. You will help shape the quality and performance of program management products from across the directorate and functional areas, and you will help educate and equip the government customer to acquire, operate, and maintain an entire weapon system-of-systems. You will become a trusted mission partner to the innovative, digital engineering-driven Air Force organization that is responsible to design, build, test, transition, and sustain the world’s safest, most secure, and effective land-based nuclear deterrent, on-schedule. Ultimately, this is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to shape the development and deployment of the next...