Engineer/Technical Analyst - Undersea Warfare

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 Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities.  We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

SPA has a future need for an Engineer/Technical Analyst with Submarine Combat systems experience.

Seeking multiple candidates with various levels of experience. The candidate will support a PEO (SUB) Program Office and act as an engineer. The candidate will provide engineering expertise to government Program or Project Managers who oversee Undersea Acoustic Systems, Combat Submarines, Imaging Systems, or Training Systems. The candidate will:

• Provide Undersea Weapon System engineering subject matter expertise to NAVSEA affiliated PEOs and program managers for selected appropriated programs.
• Assist in overseeing and executing research and technology initiatives and weapon system development.
• Assist government program managers in developing weapon system requirements and acquisition documentation and program actions.
• Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables from the prime system integrator in support of system design and development acquisition milestones.
• Provide engineering realism to the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for undersea warfare systems. This includes assisting in developing fiscal estimates, exhibits, documents, briefs and schedules to satisfy the PPBE process.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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. Salary Range: $110k-$160k.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of Navy acquisition /In-Service programs
• Minimum 5 years working with Submarine Combat/Weapons Systems
• Experience developing weapon system requirements and acquisition documentation and program actions.
• Ability to leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer
• Active Secret Security DoD clearance

 Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (technical or managerial discipline)
• Experience with SWFTS, Cyber, Sub Combat Systems, Fire Control, BYG-1, Weapons Control highly desired
• PMS 401, 425, 435 or IWS-5 experience highly desired
• Sub Electronic Warfare, BLQ-10, ICADF
• Relevant experience on Navy Sonar/radar, Combat System, Training System, Electronic Warfare or Imaging System, or on other Undersea Warfare programs