Systems Engineer (Washington Navy Yard)

Overview

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 for Systems Engineer in support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear (SLCM-N) Program. The position will be full-time onsite at the client's facility in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. This position will be available in Q1 2027.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support major Department of the Navy weapons system sustainment and development efforts by performing tasks such as:

• Acting as a key coordinator, attending planning meetings and ensuring project execution and alignment with client objectives.
• Conducting research and analysis to compile actionable insights for Executive leadership decision-making.
• Provide direct support to the Trident Missile Branch, specifically the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Program
• Act as a key coordinator, organizing planning meetings and monitoring project execution to ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis to compile actionable insights for Executive leadership decision-making.
• Analyzes existing and future systems based on projected threats and new technologies.
• Participates in and report on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk analysis.
• Prepare and present recommendations and findings to senior leadership within Executive Suite and partner organizations.
• Provide logistical and organizational support for high-level leadership engagements, both in-person and virtual.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the client.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Work locations will primarily be the Client Site Office at the Washington Navy Yard and occasional work from the SPA Maritime Plaza Office in DC. This will be required 5 days a week.
• Active Top Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Business, Statistics, International Relations, Military Studies, Political Science, National Security or Government Economics.
• Excellent attention to detail and superior written/verbal communication skills with expert capabilities at briefs and reports.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.

Desired Qualifications :

• Familiarity with Department of War command structures or organizational frameworks.
• Familiarity with Department of War acquisition process.
• Familiarity with Missile Systems/Aerospace Engineering.

Pay Range Information

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, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr.