SLCM-N Systems Engineer

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 Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modelling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support.

SPA has an immediate need for a mid-level Systems Engineer to support the Navy's Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) Program within SSP. This position will be based in Washington, D.C.

Washington DC Pay Transparency Range: $110,000 - $150,000.

The Systems Engineer will provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the SLCM-N program. They will support effective communication, planning, development and execution for a variety of activities including systems integration, system accuracy, system reliability, support equipment design, and systems safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or applicable technical field.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain clearance while employed with SPA.
• 5+ years professional experience with defense programs.
• Exceptional writing and presentation abilities with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting a DoD ACAT program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs
• US Navy Submarine Officer experience.
• Experience working with DoD engineering and acquisition processes.
• Experience with US Government acquisition, US government budgeting and project planning.