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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring immediately for a Systems Engineer in the Washington Navy Yard, DC area.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain 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.  Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range:  $100,000 – $130,000

The Systems Engineer will provide technical and programmatic support to the Fire Control and Guidance Branch (SP23) within SSP. The Systems Engineer will support SP23 with the management of various technical projects and initiatives, to include:

• Assisting in the development of program strategies, specifications, and costs, while ensuring compliance with SSP and higher-level requirements and initiatives.
• Providing technical, schedule, cost, and risk assessments, to include considerations for technical, operational, and programmatic trade-offs.
• Participating in Critical Design Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews, Production Reviews, Design Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Reviews, and other program-related meetings and reviews.
• Leading and supporting integrated product teams.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen with Active DoD SECRET clearance (TOP SECRET strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (preferably engineering, chemistry, physics, math).
• Ability to work at Washington Navy Yard.
• 4+ years of engineering experience on defense programs.
• Exceptional writing and presentation abilities and self-motivated with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).
• Experience with Department of Defense weapon system acquisition or Navy operational experience, ideally related to Navy submarine systems or Strategic Weapon System (SWS) integration, development or testing efforts.