Systems Engineer - Engineering Program Analysis

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Remote in Washington, District of Columbia
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Job Description
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 Undersea Platform Analysis Group (UPAG), within Maritime Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities and includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to the undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force and/or assist in developing the design requirements for the SSN of the future. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.

UPAG has an immediate need for a Systems Engineer for Technical Program Analysis support located in Washington DC (Navy Yard with potential for light telework). #CJ #IN123
Responsibilities:

The Systems Engineer will provide analytic and engineering support to important Navy acquisition activities, with a focus on the application of engineering principles to program analysis and systems engineering support to the Virginia Class Submarine program office. The role may include engineering analysis, program data analysis, assessment of engineering management efforts, and analysis of submarine platform procurement and construction activities. Additionally, the Systems Engineer will translate complex technical problems into leadership-ready briefs, including briefs to clients and senior leadership on analytic findings and progress. This position is primarily located in Washington DC Navy Yard, with potential for light telework and local travel to client sites.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or relevant technical field.
  • 5+ years in engineering or technical program analysis, including technical writing and program support for electrical engineering efforts, preferably in support of DoD acquisition efforts.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, to analyze and represent data and communicate to decision makers.
  • Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, or advanced degrees in a relevant technical field.
  • Experience working on submarine or undersea related programs.
  • Experience with Defense Acquisition System DoD 5000 series and Navy or DoD program planning.
  • Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Engineering
Full Time
Onsite
Competitive
See Description for Experience
2 years, 1 month ago