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 War, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of War (DoW), 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 Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the DoW. These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), DARPA, Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. 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 Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities
The SPA Technical Innovation Initiative aims to develop a comprehensive platform with functional workflows that support effective business operations. The software engineer will be responsible for designing this workflow platform with the SPA Quality office. They will oversee the development strategy by collaborating with functional area leads, communicating with key stakeholders, managing schedule, leading tasks, mentoring junior developers, and performing code reviews. They will execute the development strategy by developing necessary software modules, components, endpoints, and system scale-out designs. They will validate the development strategy by developing test plans and metrics demonstrating the successful integration of new and updated software modules over time.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in developing software and/or database applications
- 5+ years of experience with systems programming languages (C#, Java, C++, Rust) and/or relational database management systems (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server)
- Experience with scripting programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python
- Experience working with Git for Source Control Management
- Active Secret clearance
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
Desired
- 7+ years of experience in developing software and/or database applications
- 3+ years of experience mentoring junior developers
- Experience giving presentations to large groups
- Experience working in a DevSecOps environment
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 design a workflow platform in collaboration with the SPA Quality office and oversee the development strategy. They will manage schedules, lead tasks, mentor junior developers, and validate the development strategy through test plans and metrics.
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