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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...

The DoD Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a unique and critical role in supporting the warfighter, including ensuring that DoD components have the appropriate test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure required to research, develop, field, and maintain military systems. The TRMC has established a project management team and has funded several major projects to modernize hypersonic test infrastructure. In support of this effort, the candidate will develop specific project funding profiles and spend plans, and coordinate the development of IGCEs for the projects by collecting inputs from the project management team. Will originate and submit project funding action requests, review and track resulting financial documents, and generate project financial summaries. Research existing...

SPA is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Security Specialist- Special Technical Operations (STO) 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 Security administration for JWAC, which is located at the Naval Support Activity - South Potomac (NSA-SP) base located in Dahlgren, Virginia (VA).  The successful candidate shall provide Security with Special Access Programs experience, (personnel and all other required resources) to support the GSSO. Position...

SPA group is seeking a highly qualified and motivated associate security 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 Security administration for JWAC, which is located at the Naval Support Activity - South Potomac (NSA-SP) base located in Dahlgren, Virginia (VA).  The successful candidate shall provide Security with Special Access Programs experience, (personnel and all other required resources) to support the GSSO. Position DescriptionDuties...

Supports the efforts and actions of the Case Manager/Program Managers/Team Lead for various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs for the Direct Report Program Manager, AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (DRPM AUKUS I&A). With other members of the Security Cooperation team, and under direction of the Case Manager/Program Manager/Team Lead, assists the Case Manager 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 (ITAR) as well as applicable DoD Acquisition policy guidance, including:  1) Perform case management support including analysis, tracking, and responding to requests from foreign governments. 2) Provide administrative services...

Cost Estimating responsibilities include:- Develop and maintain cost estimates for equipment or systems with associated software, support equipment and software, and logistics costs in support of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process- Provide cost data to support the development of budgets, Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Total Ownership Costs (TOC), proposed procurement alternatives, Engineering Change Proposals and program/project plans in support of fully developed and approved design and modernization programs- Provide cost engineering support to program offices in support of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. Conduct analysis of funding requests, develop independent cost estimates for tasking as needed, synthesize funding requests across...

The candidate will work closely with DIRO Chief of Staff and DARPA Director to support the commercial agenda of DARPA by ensuring government leads are well organized, prepared, and informed for meetings and other engagements, including handling, responding, collaborating and communicating with a broad range of requests from DIRO, other DARPA leaders, PMs, other Agencies, Corporate, and Venture/Private/Accelerator Investor requests. Create/edit/route program documentation, collaborating with teammates to execute office-wide initiatives, such as office strategy development and program review preparation, as well as independently developing and executing both short- and long-term projects. Prepare and provide weekly status updates and ensure data files are uploaded, named, and stored. 

The candidate will prepare planning documentation under the National Environmental Protection Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and other federal environmental laws and regulations. Assisting with drafting work products supporting cyber programs. Assisting with preparing work products for space technology programs. Providing support to GC involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. Assist GC with providing administrative and paralegal support. Assist with editing and cite-checking drafts of legal documents and correspondence in support of GC. Assist with all phases of client’s ethics program regarding matters such as financial disclosure reports, ethics inquiries, and preparing drafts of routine ethics documents.

The candidate will facilitate the development and implementation of Project Agreements/Arrangements (PA) and other IAs, in support of DARPA programs for government-to-government collaboration. Prepare all IA documentation to include: monitor, identify, and analyze international developments, public policy issues and trends, and impact on strategy. Analyze local and regional developments and create reports and communications. Engage in regional and international governance dialogues. Analyze, coordinate, and support visits of foreign delegations. Develop and maintain an international document database. Support the coordination, management, content development, and execution of international outreach event series.

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated professional with a demonstrated record of success in dynamic environments to support operations research, military utility assessment, and other quantitative analyses for a range of customers. The candidate will participate in project teams to: Modeling and Simulation,Develop models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools, Design, build, and execute constructive simulations, Analyze and synthesize 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...

Cost Estimating responsibilities include:- Develop and maintain cost estimates for equipment or systems with associated software, support equipment and software, and logistics costs in support of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process- Provide cost data to support the development of budgets, Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Total Ownership Costs (TOC), proposed procurement alternatives, Engineering Change Proposals and program/project plans in support of fully developed and approved design and modernization programs- Provide cost engineering support to program offices in support of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. Conduct analysis of funding requests, develop independent cost estimates for tasking as needed, synthesize funding requests across...

This position provides joint operational and acquisition planning support to SSP's Transit Protection Program, with particular emphasis on requirements and evaluation criteria.  Planning will include routine collaboration with senior Navy and Coast Guard leadership, assisting in contract management, and researching and developing solutions to program capability gaps.  This position will also lead a high-level team of three or more SPA professionals and will support other cyber and traditional security processes within SPG.