About this role
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.
We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
The DARPA Information Technology Office (I20) is looking for a Software Engineer who can investigate, design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions ranging in size from simple scripting to complex multi-system client-server solutions. The candidate will develop technical designs and specifications for complex software solutions. Will also research and develop system architectures, design strategies, product specifications, development schedules, and user expectations into product design documents.
Qualifications
Required:
- 8+ years of related work experience.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Master's degree or higher (additional years of relevant experience may be substituted) in STEM, Computer Science, Software Development, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field of study.
- Able to convert customer requirements including symbolic statements, work processes, and desired output into abstractions that can be implemented into logical code, user interfaces, and data visualizations.
- Able to use software development technologies and tools to build and maintain product modules, components and subsystems; follows best practices for software development.
- Able to verify accuracy and completeness of programs by preparing sample test data, conducting program tests, analyzing results and debugging.
- Able to report to a designated work location, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client.
- Understands multiple computer programming paradigms and has familiarity with a variety of programming languages (e.g. C++, Python, Java, SQL, etc.).
- Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Able to effectively manage time and collaborate across a diverse set of group/division priorities.
- Recognized expert at developing briefs and reports for project leadership team review.
Other facts
About Systems Planning and Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs. We deliver timely, objective, and rigorous analysis, helping to solve our US and Allies' most challenging problems.
Powered by a wide-ranging set of differentiated capabilities, SPA is known for deep expertise in operational and programmatic areas. We enable our best and brightest teams to focus on the issue at hand, amplifying their mission-centric experience with our suite of leading-edge software tools, which are designed to customize every solution we deliver.
As a longtime trusted agent, SPA is known for Executing with Excellence. Our five-decade history of providing documented, exceptional quality is the foundation of the trust we establish with each client. Far from being a generic service provider, SPA is well known for innovative approaches that address each client’s unique needs with the expertise and attention they require.
SPA's awards include GovCon Contractor of the Year in 2022, Washington Post Top Workplace consecutively since 2014, and Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion for the past seven consecutive years.
We are growing rapidly, proud to be the service provider, teaming partner, and employer of choice. Join us!
What you'll do
- The Software Engineer will investigate, design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions, ranging from simple scripting to complex multi-system client-server solutions. They will also develop technical designs and specifications for complex software solutions and research system architectures.
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