Systems Engineer (M&S) Full Time NEW

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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising over 125 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise in program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), as well as clients in PEO Ships, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

SPA’s IWS Group office is located at 20 M Street in Southeast DC, conveniently down the street from our clients at the Washington Navy Yard. #MC

Hybrid work is allowed but you must have the ability to work at least 2-3 days per week from our downtown Washington, DC office , and travel up to 5-10% ( e.g., NRL, JHU/APL, NSWCDD). #FC #Dice

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking a dedicated mid-level M&S T&E Engineer with an active DoD Secret clearance to provide Modeling and Simulation (M&S) support to NAVSEA Program Office customer.

You will provide technical and programmatic services and must have ability to understand and communicate effectively with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across all levels of government and industry. You will be expected to coordinate the highest priority M&S activities for the Directorate. This includes a wide-range of M&S assets, including: digital system representations, virtual twins, system level and combat system digital test beds throughout the detect to engage sequence, Systems Engineering (SE) and Test & Evaluation (T&E) tools, target simulations/stimulators, digital and hardware threat representations, atmospheric representations, scene generators, and data visualizations. You will be expected to maintain the Directorate’s M&S strategy / roadmap, maintain and track M&S resources and M&S catalog, and coordinate, facilitate, and document the Verification, Validation, and Accreditation of NAVSEA Program Office M&S assets. You will also be expected to meet regularly (2-3 times per week) with Program Office M&S Lead at Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).

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 Range: $90,000 – $120,000.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering , Mathematics or similar field
• 3+ years of relevant Modeling and Simulation experience, particularly in the area of DoD engineering or M&S programmatic support
• DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain this throughout employment
• Possesses own transportation to support regular local travel (e.g., travel to NRL, JHU/APL, NSWC DD)
• The ability to work from Washington, D.C. area and travel to Naval Research Lab up to 2-3x/week

Desired:

• 5+ year of relevant M&S experience, particularly in the area of DoD engineering or M&S programmatic support
• Hands-on experience utilizing M&S and related tools
• Experience with Navy’s radar, electronic warfare, and/or combat systems