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 Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. The position is in support of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

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. The selected candidate will play a critical role in fostering effective communications between their SLCM-N technical support team and SSP's Re-entry Branch throughout the program while ensuring successful operational analysis and program management efforts. 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 Engineering.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain clearance while employed with SPA.
• Experience supporting National Nuclear Security Administration and/or Department of Energy projects.
• 5+ years professional experience with defense programs.
• Exceptional writing and presentation abilities with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs, especially SSP's Re-entry Branch.
• US Navy Submarine Officer experience.
• Experience working with DoD engineering and acquisition processes.
• Experience with US Government acquisition, US government budgeting and project planning.