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 (JOID) 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.
The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.
We have an upcoming need for a Sr. Implementation Engineer to provide hybrid support out of Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
The candidate will perform a wide variety of implementation-related engineering tasks for government clients in the aviation industry. Provide senior-level knowledge for the development and execution of multiple aviation-related hardware systems. Participate in the complete engineering lifecycle of a new/enhanced system upgrades including development, design, test, implementation, and disposition. Actively contribute and engage with team members and external stakeholders in the installation/test of numerous air traffic/aviation-related efforts. Provide engineering-specific expertise to various acquisition and programmatic artifacts. Actively participate in technical working groups with engineering, budget, schedule, and acquisition functional team members. Manage customer relationships and expectations. Work effectively on individual tasks as well as a contributing team member.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Public Trust clearance
- 15+ years of experience in government implementation engineering roles
- Master's degree; focus in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Systems, or Information Technology preferred
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other MS Products
- Excellent communication skills and a strong organizational background in gathering and interpreting information from multiple sources
- Experience working on Federal Aviation Administration programs
- Prior active involvement working onsite as a implementation engineer on aviation efforts
DC Transparency Salary Range: $125k-$165k.
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 candidate will execute various implementation engineering tasks for government clients in the aviation sector, providing senior-level knowledge for developing and executing aviation hardware systems. This includes participation across the entire engineering lifecycle from development and design through testing, implementation, and disposition.
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