You will serve as one of the lead RMF package analysts who ensures that the highest quality products and services are delivered to the Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems, Above Water Sensors and Lasers Directorate's (PEO IWS 2.0) Information Systems Security Manager. You will be responsible for the Authorization and Assessment (A&A) review process for over 25 new and existing above water sensor and laser systems ensuring that RMF cybersecurity requirements are satisfied in accordance with applicable DOD, NIST, Department of the Navy (DON), and NAVSEA series instructions. You will be expected to perform RMF package assessments using the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) files. You will have the opportunity to learn various components of System Security Engineering, including in-depth aspects of acquisitions and program protection. You will also advise the ISSM and other program stakeholders regarding A&A cybersecurity matters to include change control, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM), EXORD’s, FRAGO’s, DoD and DoN policies. In addition to demonstrating strong RMF competencies, we look for great traits. How do 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 something new? Do you collaborate with your colleagues? If you take initiatives like these, you would fit in well with our high performing team.
Provide analytical, technical, and administrative support for day-to-day activities to include CWMD planning and operational expertise, organizational policy and planning development and project/program support, and technical support specific to each of the CCMD’s respective regions, to include information, advice, alternative analysis, evaluations and recommendations. Provide joint planning support for campaign and contingency plans to counter and deter WMD and emerging WMD threats, including: countering WMD; counter proliferation; pathway defeat; nuclear deterrence and employment; and theater conventional nuclear integration/conventional support to nuclear operations methodologies and related expertise to the CCMDs, the Joint Staff (JS), and other DoD Components. Advise and assist in development of internal plans, supporting and implementation plans to OSD, CCMDs, and JS priority strategies and plans, and to the Agency strategy. Develop OPORDs, planning orders, commander’s estimates, and war gaming products (i.e., briefings and supporting documents), or other planning products. Provide nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological planning and operations expertise, expert advice, and briefing support. Provide theater nuclear planning expertise. Review and assess national and DoD guidance (e.g. NSS, NDS, NMS, CPG, JSCP, Nuclear Weapons Employment Policy (NUWEP), etc.) to ensure policy integration into DTRA strategy, supporting plans, and procedures. Provide expertise on the Adaptive Planning and Execution System to ensure planning products and processes comply with approved procedures. Provide Risk and Opportunity Analysis, interdisciplinary and analytical capability support to enable the Agency to analyze complex issues/problem areas for CWMD Community of Interests (COI), CCMD, and DoD Components. Support the development and coordination of associated administrative documentation, coordination, and delivery of read-ahead packages and briefings. Support contingency response and exercise execution as needed. Expected Travel ~20%.
Supports internal evaluation processes that provide advice/recommendations on return on investment, efficiency, optimization, and realization of goals/objectives, processes, projects and programs. The qualified candidate will develop and improve upon standard operating procedures and processes for executing Agency program evaluations, and develop program evaluation plans documenting the overall structure and objectives for each evaluation. Analyzes and evaluates new initiatives, technologies, and programs to meet mission requirements. Conducts requirements analysis to support development of new technologies and systems.Performs technical studies to define, generate, refine and review project requirements and produce pertinent documentation. Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and implement corrective measures. Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures. They will research and apply appropriate analytical approaches/methodologies to address each focus area of the evaluation as well as identify, collect on, and analyze key program evaluation metrics to develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations. In addition they will research and investigate business and management best practices for application to Agency programs to increase program effectiveness and optimization. Additional responsibilities include analyzing strategic guidance, policy and law to apply to future analysis of Agency programs and assessments, and develop written and oral presentations and reports on program evaluation analysis, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Expected travel is ~20%.
Responsible for planning and organizing complex DOD classified in-person or virtual conferences or special events. Coordinates all amenities and accommodations including site selection, escorts, food/drinks, transportation, and audiovisual equipment. Develops materials in support of events to include timelines, agendas, biographies, programs, and handouts. Works with protocol officers to ensure proper customs and courtesies are afforded participants. Supervises junior contractor employees working for the same business entity. Works directly with Government counterpart to sequence and plan multiple events throughout the year with special attention to conflict resolution and monitoring master calendars for opportunities. Travel Expected: ~5%
Provides complex analytical studies and activities, and interprets strategy and policy for an agency and distills points of impact and relevance to the agency mission. Interprets higher level policy and strategy to points of execution of intelligence, programs, and plans that the agency manifests. Conducts analytical qualitative, and quantitative research topics, provides analysis, and delivers written and oral presentations on findings/insights. Makes recommendations on relevant, credible, and timely actions that can be taken in light of the findings. Coordinates with analytic agencies and entities to assure integration of cross command products. Provides analytic and operational expertise to all identified supported offices and personnel. Provide written inputs to study plans, analysis reports, and final reports. Assists in reviewing and selecting externally conducted research on specific relevant topics in furtherance of agency, CCMD, and related missions. Travel up to 25%.
Provides complex analytical studies and activities, and interprets strategy and policy for an agency and distills points of impact and relevance to the agency mission. Interprets higher level policy and strategy to points of execution of intelligence, programs, and plans that the agency manifests. Conducts analytical qualitative, and quantitative research topics, provides analysis, and delivers written and oral presentations on findings/insights. Makes recommendations on relevant, credible, and timely actions that can be taken in light of the findings. Coordinates with analytic agencies and entities to assure integration of cross command products. Provides analytic and operational expertise to all identified supported offices and personnel. Provide written inputs to study plans, analysis reports, and final reports. Assists in reviewing and selecting externally conducted research on specific relevant topics in furtherance of agency, CCMD, and related missions. Travel up to 25%.
The successful candidate will participate in project teams to:- Assist in the analysis of the performance of DoD programs and systems- Conduct data collection and specification reviews- Assist in the design and develop system-of-systems models using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools and execute modeling and simulation analysis- Perform post-processing data analysis and interpretation- Assist in the preparation of deliverables to include presentations and written reports of findings and recommendations- Participate in customer meetings and briefingsAt 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 programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary pay range: $70,000-$100,000
The successful candidate will be expected to provide advanced analytical support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to apply rational, systematic, science-based techniques and critical thinking to help inform and improve the Department’s decision-making abilities for the preparation, response and recovery to man-made and natural disasters and impacts on the Nation’s critical infrastructure. The candidate will provide interdisciplinary analytical expertise and skills to support and conduct descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive projects. The candidate will also participate in a wide range of optimization and related modeling activities, including, but not limited to, model implementation and operations, model use documentation, and optimization and operations research capability.
Serves as a technical/scientific resource on projects by providing R&D analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Research and Development Chemical Biological Directorate with emphasis on chemical and biological threats. Provide A&AS on basic principles of Chemistry with a focus on PBAs, toxin, and bio-regulator chemistry, OP agents and FGAs. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge of computational chemistry, electronic structure, density functional theory, and Chem-informatics. Prepares technical documentation and presentations to explain the approach, associated assumptions, and conclusions of scientific investigations. Review proposals, technical reports, experimental or theoretical techniques, scientific studies, and statements of work to ensure technical validity and evaluate current and emerging chemical medical defense technologies. Assist leadership with decision making analysis. Evaluate all project aspects, including design, development, execution, and implementation of chemical medical countermeasure and threat agent science research and development. Understanding capability gaps and assisting in setting project and product-level strategy and priorities, ensuring portfolios are responsive and mapped to program goals.
Employ knowledge of and experience with software, hardware, and network engineering and architecture to advise and assist ACC staff on software lifecycle management (development, integration, fielding, and sustainment) is support of Air Force intelligence operations.Assist ACC A2 in the effective development, delivery, and integration of software capabilities using a set of engineering-based, disciplined, and consistent analytic and technical management processes.Support development and sustainment of an ACC-approved enterprise architecture to enable Agile capability integration and deployment.Collaborate with government agencies and academia to explore applicability and adaptability of current and future software and data-centric technology to Air Force intelligence operations.Interface with internal and external stakeholders to advise ACC A2 on commonly used standards, platforms, methodologies, and application program interfaces used for Agile software development.Collaborate with development and test engineers, enterprise architects, data scientists, requirements managers, and program/project managers to shape requirements and solutions for operational needs.Identify, track, test, integrate, and evaluate the integration of existing and emerging technologies into the Air Force intelligence enterprise.Assist ACC A2 with research and development of software, hardware, and networking capabilities to enable integration of emerging technologies into comprehensive cloud infrastructure, backbone architectures, and computing resources.Capture ACC OT&E and ACC A2 business processes, discover gaps and obstacles that inhibit the achievement of capability development objectives, and translate awareness into organizational, procedural, and technological solutions with stakeholders.Assist ACC A2 with development of holistic understanding of Agile software development concepts and processes and how to integrate Agile concepts, practices, and technology into ACC A2 business operations.
As a Quality Engineer, you will provide quality assurance oversight support on Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) projects, including spacecraft or payloads being manufactured at GSFC or vendor facilities. The chosen candidate will ensure the project is in compliance with NASA requirements and technical risks are maintained at an acceptable level. Work is performed on space flight hardware, mission ground support equipment and nonflight hardware.This position provides support in the implementation of Mission Assurance Requirements (MAR) during the design, development and integration and test of the spacecraft or instrument through independent surveillance, audit, review, and assessment of the full spectrum of mission development activities. You will support activities including witnessing, handling, receiving inspection, performing or monitoring inspections and tests, reviewing documentation, and coordinating and participating in problem and failure reporting/resolution. You will witness compliance with various procedures and requirements documents, including contamination control, clean room activities, handling equipment (slings, cranes, hydrosets), hazardous operations, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control. You will ensure approved drawings and procedures are used, equipment calibration is in compliance with requirements, and prepare for (e.g. analyses, presentation materials, and other documentation) and participate in Material Review Boards (MRB), Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Failure Review Boards (FRB), and design reviews. You will review manufacturing flow plans for adequacy and review operational check points for Mandatory Inspections Points (MIPs) and evaluate NASA and NASA supplier facilities for required equipment, processes, personnel, training, and capability for producing quality hardware in compliance with agency and project requirements. You will review key contract deliverables/products and monitor compliance to plan and procedures. Review results/status from the quality audits, corrective actions, and metrics and support Project milestone reviews, peer reviews, and project reviews, providing NASA assurances to requirements and readiness as appropriate. You will be expected to communicate and ensure resolution of all noncompliance issues and/or risks and support project discrepancy board meetings, tracking discrepancy reports, change requests, and action items throughout integration and test. You will provide Quality Engineering inputs to nonconforming product dispositions and corrective actions, provide weekly and monthly reporting to customer, providing additional inputs as needed to assist in customer presentations, and support possible shift work and/or weekend work Integration and Test of instrument during some phases of the project.
SPA is looking for a self-starting Executive Administrator to support Directorate Front Office efforts in support of state-of-the-art Space program developments. As part of a team, the successful candidate will lead daily office operations to include:- Prepare reports, briefings, correspondence, and SSC communications policies and templates;- Maintain appointment calendars and conference room schedules, schedule meetings and conferences including those involving staff from outside the immediate office;- Answer telephones, forward messages, and provide responses to routine queries;- Effectively plan executive travel from initial booking to reimbursement voucher completion in the Defense Travel System (DTS);- Assist in coordinating, consolidating, analyzing, distributing, and monitoring action items, suspenses, and responses;- Provide inputs and recommendations regarding administrative and office management processes and procedures;- Conduct research, prepare statistical reports, and handle information requests;- Maintain records and manage information in accordance with DoD guidelines;- Conduct mail distribution and provide office support services;- Manage executive schedules by coordinating staff activities and arranging meetings, events, and conventions.
In this role, the Chief of Staff will support a NAVSEA Team Submarine program office responsible for the integration of an international effort. Responsibilities will include coordination of Directorate initiatives; executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations; developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures; analyzing processes and workflow's, formulating process improvement recommendations; and ensuring smooth operation of the office. There may be opportunities for periodic trips outside of the DC area to support customer meetings. This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard.
The qualified candidate 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). The candidate will provide subject matter expertise and support to the client for science and technology (S&T) projects aimed at developing software tools for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) CBRN Support to Command and Control (CSC2) and other chemical and biological defense applications. The work is located in Lorton, VA. Travel is expected (~10%).
The successful candidate will participate in project teams to:- Develop digital models, leveraging MBSE principles, of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools- Design, build, and execute constructive simulations by using provided software tools and applying 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 leadsAt 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 programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
As a Full Stack Software Engineer at SPA, you will be assigned to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command, 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. - Contribute to the successful development and deployment of software capabilities using Agile, DevSecOps, User-Centered Design, Extreme Programming, and Test-Driven Development techniques;- Ship thin slices of the most value-added software capabilities in every 90-day Program Increment, which is broken down into weekly sprints;- Become a key member of an existing Product Team, which may include up to 7 other members representing a mix of Product Managers, Product Designers, and other Full Stack Software Engineers;- Implement user stories from the product backlog via daily Pair Programming with the other engineers on your team;- Participate and facilitate various Agile ceremonies, to include but not limited to daily stand up, collection of user feedback, sprint/iteration planning, duration planning, retrospectives, grooming of the product backlog, defining the product roadmap, meeting performance metrics, and reporting status of progress and blockers. - Write well-documented, high-performance, reliable, and maintainable code;- Perform independent research to understand the users’ requirements as it relates to the space industry and its unique mission area;- Perform code reviews, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the software development lifecycle;- Design, develop, and deploy cloud native applications with a focus on availability, low latency, and scalability;- Interface the cyber, toolchain, test, data, and platform teams to ensure the deliver software aligns with the defined path to production;- Continuously refine your craft and stay up to date on the latest technologies. This is a hybrid position. You may primarily work remotely but will be expected to work on-site with the Government customer at an off-Base location in El Segundo, CA at least 1 – 2 days per week due to the fast pace, quick-turn nature of the job and the persistent need to access secure networks. You should reside within comfortable driving distance to the El Segundo, CA area.
The Senior Analyst will support COMSUBPAC N41 in developing Supply Policy, Logistics, and Integration elements of the AUKUS program. Specifically, the analyst will develop supply and logistics support construct for AUKUS, to include configuration management, Log-IT development, spares forecasting, allowance modeling, budgeting, acquisition and repair contracting, warehousing, requisitioning, transportation and expediting functions. This position is located in Pearl Harbor, HI, with potential for light telework.
The Systems Engineer in this role will provide support to the acquisition and sustainment efforts of the Navy Nuclear Weapons Security Program. This support will cover both existing and emerging capabilities, including shore-based and waterfront security systems, emerging threat responses, and integration of counter-unmanned platform capabilities. The support entails the application of a broad range of systems engineering skills to challenging problems, including Project Management, Schedule Generation and Maintenance, Requirements Development, Program Life-Cycle Management Planning, Application of Systems Engineering “V”, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Coordination, Risk Analysis/Management, Quality Assurance planning, Configuration Management, Root-Cause Analysis, and Analysis of Alternatives. A "day in the life" for this position will vary greatly but generally includes preparing customer products for SPA leadership review, coordinating with multiple customers via phone/e-mail, occasional local trips to customer locations, and periodic trips out of the DC area to locations like Kings Bay, GA, and Bangor WA to support customer meetings. It is expected that the amount of independence in this position will quickly grow as the employee becomes acclimated to our customer and product set.
Candidate will work with Special Access Programs (SAPs) under Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters U.S. Air Force providing direct security engineering support to the Air Force acquisition community throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC) on aeronautical and aerospace related systems.
The Business Program Analyst will be responsible for applying comprehensive methods for analyzing business processes. They will be responsible for conducting capabilites-based assessments, analyses of alternatives, cost, and management analyses. They will assist in creating operational views, provide busines process input to architiecture development, and risk assessment. This person will 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.