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The Technical Program Analyst will provide project management support to SSP's Ship Integration Branch, to include the development and maintenance of various scheduling and program planning documents in support of the COLUMBIA/Common Missile Compartment Program. The analyst will maintain awareness of program activities to ensure schedules are updated appropriately and conduct analysis of these activities and schedules to identify conflicts and discrepancies and propose resolutions. The analyst will also communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and assist with issue resolution, to include hosting a regular forum with multiple external stakeholder organizations. The ideal candidate will proactively identify client needs, be able to...

Provide the oversight and evaluation of major proposals; monitor contracts; be a critical asset in key negotiations; demonstrate ability to resolve multi-faceted and complex contractual/customer issues as they arise; resolve performance issues; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies; ensure compliance with SPA policies and develop and maintain excellent internal and external customer relationships. Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision and mentor junior team members. The candidate must have excellent soft skills for interaction with all levels and company areas, including program teams, contracts, finance, security and project control. Prompt responsiveness to internal and customer requirements and deadlines is critical. Participate...

The candidate will directly support Project Blue under the COLUMBIA Class submarine program office. Project Blue is responsible for delivering the IT solutions in support of SSBN logistics, deploying IT products to both TRIDENT Refit Facilities (TRF), Electric Boat (EB), and the United Kingdom (UK) DREADNOUGHT program. General duties include:- Lead the Platform/IT solutions group to address OCAB/Shipboard/TRF communication and bandwidth/reliability challenges.- Validate that IT solution upgrades will be sufficient for the TRFs by funding and executing TRF IT infrastructure upgrade pilots.- Leverage enterprise synergies for IT infrastructure where possible, including potential collaborations with external organizations such as the USAF for 5G technology.- Evaluate the performance...

You will manage all aspects of budgeting and account keeping for multi-million dollar exercises and operational execution. Provide services for all PACAF/A37 managed PACAF service funded exercises. Provide services for all PACAF/A3O managed Dynamic Force Employment (DFE) / Dynamic Campaign (DC) or related operations. You will be responsible for budget formulation work involving review and preparation of funding requirements in execution and future budget years for PACAF/JCS exercises or PACAF DFE/DC and related operations. Compile, consolidate, interpret, and summarize budgetary data estimates in an accurate and timely manner IAW HHQ deadlines. Use automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Analyzes data within the Defense Finance...

Responsible for supporting and planning of both INDOPACOM and PACAF exercises and events as required. You will lead various workgroups pursuant to OPLAN development and be expected to support peers and military superiors in analysis and military decision making. Provide detailed analysis to integrate those current assets that reside within theater and recommend additional forces as required for operational development.  Coordinate logistics support for operations and exercises affecting the current and long-range operations. Possess an understanding of the JOPES and monitor OPLAN/exercise data requirements necessary to formulate and submit TPFDD information, meeting applicable deadlines. Occaisional travel required.  At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package...

Responsible for formulating, developing, assisting with implementation, and documenting each assigned exercise/engagement. Specifically, the contractor shall plan and organize assigned exercises, estimate costs and funding within assigned budget, and conduct all phases of the exercise planning cycle from the time of assignment through the after-action assessment.  Coordinate and communicate with other offices and activities (e.g.,USINDOPACOM, HQ PACAF, other service components, NAF agencies, Wings, etc.) that have a role in the assigned exercise. EPOs shall coordinate with USAF and/or other service component planners and their staffs to provide guidance, assistance, and training to ensure continuity of effort and the orderly management and execution of the operations and logistics support...

The Principal Program Analyst will support Navy Strategic Systems Programs with establishing and executing the Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program through executive support, strategic planning, communications and engagement support, planning and execution of Flag and O-6 Level IPT meetings, and development of programmatic artifacts; including but not limited to white papers, power point presentations, talking points, schedules, and decision briefs and papers. The right candidate will have strong verbal and written skills, be able to communicate effectively, work with Program Executive Leadership, support SPA Program Management, and manage client expectations. This position will also work with a highly skilled team, providing critical support to managers and employees,...

Support Navy SSP in planning, coordination, and execution of Systems Engineering, Operational Analysis, and Program Management activities supporting the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Program. Support project teams executing the systems development, operational analysis, CONOPS development, requirements development and program analysis tasks required to develop the SLCM-N missile system and integrate it into fast attack submarines.  The successful candidate will work across SPA and other organization contributing to the Systems Engineering processes, and be responsible for the system level operational requirements analysis, fleet integration analysis, human system interface definition, and SSN operational impact analysis. 

The candidate will support the drafting, editing, and review of DARPA responses to congressional requests for information, briefings, and hearings. Shall provide subject matter expertise on science and technology policy development and interaction with congressional staffs to implement policy. Will draft, track, and manage DoD/legislative affairs reporting requirements as they pertain to DARPA and DARPA requirements/responsibilities. Will maintain significant knowledge and awareness of science, technology, and overall defense issues in Congress. Will analyze, anticipate, and proactively react to political and policy developments. Will monitor and track draft legislation; prepare summaries for Agency leadership.

SPA is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Operations Analyst to support OSD portfolio management of the DoD Cyberspace Warfare-related sustainment and modernization efforts within the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management's Cyber Warfare Directorate. The ideal candidate brings operational, technical, and programmatic experience dealing with the platforms and issues associated with Cyberspace Operations. Will assist senior government leaders by providing analytic support for Cyberspace Domain Capability Portfolio Management efforts, coordination with US Cyber Command, and OSD and Service Principal Cyber Advisor offices. Apply ability developing memorandums and presentations suitable for senior leader discussions and decisions. Cogently capture the...

Build, maintain, and sustain back office tools and application services to support mission needs. Create, publish, support implementation, utilize, and enforce an MIS Support Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that outlines MID policies and procedures for MIS development, operations and maintenance. Recommend IT applications architecture and assist in the development of Information Technology (IT) applications roadmaps to support mission and business functions. Capture, evaluate and document application development and enhancement requirements. Support existing Cloud Tools and Services such as “Platform as a Service”Provide MIS application support services to include:- Requirements Management- User and Stakeholder reviews- Evaluation and document of current application development...

Support Navy SSP in planning, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities leading to Systems Engineering technical reviews.  Lead a project team supporting the systems work and coordinate systems engineering activities across other organization contributing to the Systems Engineering processes, design, and analysis activities for the system.  Provide executive support for the Systems Engineering Integration working group that is coordinating the execution of Systems Engineering activities across six subsystems, and coordinating the system level requirements, interface definition and control functions. Provide support for the development of system requirements, specifications, and architecture.  Support system of systems integration activities for missile development...

Support the Navy SSP customer in a fast paced environment with modeling and simulation (M&S) and systems engineering activities. Participate on multidisciplinary study teams and perform the following activities: study planning; modeling and simulation development, evaluation, verification, validation, and execution; data extraction and analysis. Develop scientific simulations and data processing tools and work with the multidisciplinary team to create integrated analysis reports and recommendations to clients.  Provide support for the development of system requirements, specifications, and architecture.  Support system of systems integration activities for missile development programs.  This work is focused on weapon system modeling and analysis for both the technological and engineering...

SPA has an immediate need for a dedicated mid or senior-level Product Support Analyst to directly support a Product Support Principal Assistant Program Manager in PEO IWS.  Your role will be to assist our Navy client with Product Support planning, execution, and analysis for reliability, availability, maintainability, and supportability related to Navy sensor systems.  Key responsibilities include developing reliability and maintainability (R&M) requirements and supporting the Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).  You will also help Product Support managers to prepare for Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), Independent Logistics Assessments (ILAs), Gate Reviews, and other program assessments. Remote work is available.  .

SPA has an immediate need for a dedicated mid or senior-level Product Support Analyst to directly support a Product Support Principal Assistant Program Manager in PEO IWS.  Your role will be to assist our Navy client with ensuring the Fleet is equipped for success through planning, execution, and analysis for Navy training related to sensor systems.  You will develop and execute Product Support and acquisition management/strategies programs.  You will develop and update Navy Manpower Estimate Reports (MER) and Navy Training System Plans (NTSP) across multiple Navy programs.  Remote work is available.  

This position is responsible for providing specialized expertise supporting the acquisition analysis of multi-intelligence (multi-INT) solutions and services.  You will be assisting and advising Government managers responsible for the complete end-to-end life cycle of the customer's Ground Enterprise.  You will perform engineering and analysis to ensure programs successfully develop and deliver core mission processing services in all phases of the acquisition life cycle.  You will Provide day-to-day collaboration with development contractors, other Government program office personnel and Government Customers on systems engineering and acquisition functions in the domain area of GEOINT collection, mission management and mission processing.  You will also be expected to support management,...

You will immediately contribute in these ways:  1) Providing subject matter expertise and knowledge management of China and Taiwan, and awareness of DPRK and Hong Kong international affairs and plans impact, 2) Assisting with Defense Contract Proposal Program administration and GPC-related plans and policy projects, 3) Providing Great Power Competition (GPC) expertise and analytical support for N3N5, strategic plans and related CNO initiatives, to include developing recommendations based on innovative, effective and efficient strategic research and analysis on GPC related issues for developing competitive plans, informing and aligning Navy Policy and supporting higher level guidance documents, and 4) Providing analytic and consulting support for N5, drafting plans and policies, providing...

The Orbital Range Systems Engineer will help lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers and program managers to coordinate with government and partner orbital warfare and space operations experts across the US Space Force to develop orbital range solutions focused on capabilities-based requirements and architectures.  The successful candidate will manage technical baseline processes and documentation, and respond to mission requirements for test and training purposes. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are excited about taking on a variety of challenges as we continue to develop a test and training enterprise solution and support the USSF and Joint warfighting community. Successful candidates will be able to work under only very general supervision.Occasional...

You will serve as a full-time support to the PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors & Lasers Directorate in the areas of Foreign Military Sales, Technology Transfer, and Releasability.  You will work alongside programmatic and technical experts within PEO IWS 2.0 program office and their PEO IWS 2.0 radar, electronic warfare, electro-optical, and directed energy systems to provide FMS liaison support coordinating closely with stakeholders from combat systems and ship platforms.  Role will also involve assisting Principal Assistant Program Managers (PAPMs) and Assistant Program Managers (APMs) in analyzing and managing all aspects of FMS casework in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulation...

For this critical work, we are looking for a candidate that will proactively assist with the design, development, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.  We expect you to consistently demonstrate strong attributes to quickly build competencies and provide the highest quality products and services to the PEO IWS 2.0 Cyber Security Lead and Information Systems Security Manager to ensure that Risk Management Framework (RMF) cybersecurity requirements are satisfied in accordance with applicable DOD, NIST, Department of the Navy (DON), and NAVSEA series instructions. We look for traits such as how you solve problems when you’re stuck. Do you look for creative ways to find solutions? Do you seek out references and teach yourself how to do...