Senior 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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.  Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community.  We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities.  We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense.  Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team

SPA has a near-term need for a Senior Systems Engineer.

The successful candidates will work as a member of the Caledonia Program Systems Engineering team and perform the activities required for the development and maintenance of assigned systems and services definition project(s).

Key duties include but are not limited to the following:  Conduct basic functions of systems engineering such as Stakeholder Needs & Requirements Definition, Systems Analysis, System Definition: Requirements, Architecture, Service Definition.  Perform System/Service tasks such as Systems/Service Realization and Systems/Service Deployment.  Conduct Systems Engineering enablement tasking such as Program/Project Planning and Program/Project Assessments, Decision Management Support, Lifecycle Readiness, Risk, Issue, Opportunity Management, Schedule Management, Configuration Management, and Measurement.  Perform Quality Assurance/IT Resiliency.  Conduct business/mission analysis and assessments, architecture analysis and assessments, cost benefit analysis and assessment, schedule analysis and assessment, Risk, Issue or Opportunity analysis and assessment, and technical measurement analysis and assessment.

Conduct COMM IT system or service capabilities assessments, and analysis of alternatives (AoA), including capability gap assessments, using the most current architecture information as required by the government and deliver findings to the government.  Develop and deliver a COMM IT system or service technology roadmap that includes technology gaps assessments and recommended technology insertion plans as required by the government.  Interface with government and other task stakeholders to effectively define the project and then iteratively gain feedback on products throughout the project(s).  Review and comment on acquisition documents within COMM.  Ensure adherence to quality standards and reviews enterprise architecture deliverables from the team. Use the latest data driven or model driven methods to support analysis, assessments, and management decisions. 

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with an in-scope Polygraph (within the last 10 years) at time of application 
  • Please discuss specific polygraph requirements with an SPA Talent Acquisition professional
• BS or MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics 
• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering to include overall understanding of: Concept Development, Requirements Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Design and Development, Systems Integration, Test and Evaluation, and Transition Operations and Maintenance
• NRO or IC mission experience 
• Familiarity with INCOSE's System Engineering Lifecycle Readiness construct
• Familiarity with System Requirements development and associated Requirement tools (e.g., DOORS Next Gen)
• Ability to excel as a member of a collaborative team through open communication, transparency, and flexibility 
• Ability to relate professionally with senior Government customers and colleagues 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, VA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Desired Qualifications: 

• Certification(s) associated with MBSE and/or Digital Engineering
• Certifications related to functional responsibilities such as but not limited to Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 
• Information Technology (IT) Architecture domain experience in Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), or Federal Agency, with previous exposure to DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF), and/or Joint Architecture Reference Model (JARM) artifacts 
• Knowledge and understanding of Intelligence Community IT Enterprise (IC ITE) service offerings, architectures, and service adoption