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Systems Planning & Analysis

Lead Systems Engineer - Maritime Scalable Effects

dahlgren, VA

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Systems Planning & Analysis lists this Lead Systems Engineer - Maritime Scalable Effects opportunity in dahlgren, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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.

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.

Requirements

The Undersea Technology Analysis Portfolio (UTAP), within the Sea, Land, & Air Analysis Group in SPA, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements (OPNAV N97), acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare), and science and technology (Office of Naval Research, DARPA) Our enduring capabilities include:

Identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions

Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies

Execution of acquisition and technology development programs, including developing plans and roadmaps to mature, deliver, and sustain new technologies

Analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems

Quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions

SPA has an immediate need for a Lead Systems Engineer to support NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office in Dahlgren, VA. #KS

Responsibilities

The lead systems engineer (LSE) will report directly to the Maritime Scalable Effects (MSE) Assistant Program Manager and Portfolio Lead. The LSE will work with the Family of Systems (FoS) APMs to ensure project technical and programmatic requirements are harmonized between the Capabilities Development Document and associated annexes and the respective projects’ System Requirements Documents. The LSE will work directly with the Test Director to ensure the requirements are sufficiently defined to ensure testability or otherwise suitable for inspection, demonstration, or analysis. The LSE will support development of the requirements test verification matrix for each project for all FoS. The LSE will work with APMs to develop, establish, and ensure executability of the relevant weaponeering processes for those technology areas. The ideal LSE will have familiarity with the Law of War review process at SOCOM and be able to help shepherd the relevant programmatic engagement with the legal team at SOCOM. Ancillary duties will include requirements engineering related to Maritime Special Programs theater programmatic areas of MSE and Maritime Launched Effects (MLE), specifically the interface requirements for any MLE technology developments and relevant MSE end effector technologies. Familiarity with UxS and end effector engagement is desirable.

Reports full-time to the Dahlgren-based MSE program office.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field

Ten years of relevant experience in engineering/technology management

Experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations, particularly in Naval Special Warfare

Active TS/SCI and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree in a business or technical field

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certificate

Familiarity with Special Operations Command acquisition processes and Law of War review process

Significant experience with Naval Special Warfare programs

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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.

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Worksite address

dahlgren, VA, 22448, US

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