Cyber Systems Analyst

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.

Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) Group comprises more than 100 staff that provide program and project management, systems and digital engineering, software, test & evaluation, product support, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT support to more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects in the Navys Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and customers in Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Navys Team Submarine Office. SPAs IWS Group office is located at 20 M Street in Southeast DC, conveniently down the street from our clients at the Washington Navy Yard.

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer to support two fast?paced Countermeasure and Electronic programs within PEO IWS 2.0 Above Water Sensors Directorate. You will provide direct support to the programs Assistant Program Managers (APMs) to ensure that Cybersecurity and Systems Security Engineering objectives are completed throughout the system acquisition lifecycle. You will be responsible for all aspects of the programs cybersecurity. You will lead efforts to bring both systems through the full systems engineering life cycle, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cyber Ready processes to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO). Additional responsibilities will include ensuring that cybersecurity is integrated into programs System Engineering Technical Reviews and that all applicable cybersecurity requirements are adequately addressed, coordinating, and ensuring that cybersecurity requirements have been properly allocated to support systems integration and testing, and assessing and mitigating system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. We expect you to provide educated advice and deliverables to the level of SPAs highest quality standardsdelivered on time, error?free, and suitable for the intended purpose.

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, D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $135 $195k.

• Bachelors degree in STEM or equivalent
• Ability to work onsite, up to full time, depending upon client needs
• Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment
• At least 7 years of experience providing information assurance, system security engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security
• Ability to receive high level guidance and execute with little to no oversight; Need to be proactive and execute to get program through cyber requirements and any barriers
• Competence in evaluating cyber compliance with DOD regulations and an understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework / Authority to Operate (ATO) and Cyber Ready processes
• Possess DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
• Ability to work in our required location, up to full time, depending on client needs
  

• Masters degree in STEM or equivalent
• Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment
• Experience with Magic Draw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SySML