Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Technical Program Analyst - Air & Space
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Technical Program Analyst - Air & Space
Job Locations:US-CA-San DiegoID:
2024-18176Category:
Operations ResearchSecurity Clearance Requirement:
Top Secret/ SCIType:
Regular Full-TimeLevel:
Mid-levelOverview
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's Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, and international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients' challenges.Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients' success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data-driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies, and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.SPA's Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) Group develops and employs simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. ORCA analysts apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to identify and analyze trends in big data to solve real-world problems.SPA's ORCA Group is seeking a Technical Program Analyst. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team; training will be provided.Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in project teams to:Use knowledge of USAF/USSF organizations (i.e. roles, missions, and structure) and its processes (i.e. budget, personnel, logistics, acquisition, research & development) to assist clients with defining, understanding, and evaluating critical national security issues and recommending courses of action for key decision makers.Assist Program Managers and Team Leads in the day-to-day management of analysis efforts and small teams of technical personnel.Support the development of digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools.Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders.Balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads.Qualifications
Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or related field.At least three (3) years of experience supporting the development, analysis, or operation of air and space systems.Experience in leading teams of 5 to 10 technical staff, including engineers and analysts.Ability to develop and apply rigorous and methodical analytic approaches to problem solving.Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and favorable adjudication for Special Access Programs.Desired Qualifications:Master's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or related field.Expertise in US Air Force or US Space Force weapons systems.Previous experience supporting space capabilities within NRO, SPACECOM, STRATCOM, INDOPACOM, and/or USSPACEFORCE (USSF).Familiarity or experience with DoD-preferred modeling & simulation tools (e.g. Cameo, AFSIM, STK, MATLAB).Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
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Job Locations:US-CA-San DiegoID:
2024-18176Category:
Operations ResearchSecurity Clearance Requirement:
Top Secret/ SCIType:
Regular Full-TimeLevel:
Mid-levelOverview
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's Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, and international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients' challenges.Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients' success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data-driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies, and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.SPA's Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) Group develops and employs simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. ORCA analysts apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to identify and analyze trends in big data to solve real-world problems.SPA's ORCA Group is seeking a Technical Program Analyst. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team; training will be provided.Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in project teams to:Use knowledge of USAF/USSF organizations (i.e. roles, missions, and structure) and its processes (i.e. budget, personnel, logistics, acquisition, research & development) to assist clients with defining, understanding, and evaluating critical national security issues and recommending courses of action for key decision makers.Assist Program Managers and Team Leads in the day-to-day management of analysis efforts and small teams of technical personnel.Support the development of digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools.Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders.Balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads.Qualifications
Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or related field.At least three (3) years of experience supporting the development, analysis, or operation of air and space systems.Experience in leading teams of 5 to 10 technical staff, including engineers and analysts.Ability to develop and apply rigorous and methodical analytic approaches to problem solving.Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and favorable adjudication for Special Access Programs.Desired Qualifications:Master's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or related field.Expertise in US Air Force or US Space Force weapons systems.Previous experience supporting space capabilities within NRO, SPACECOM, STRATCOM, INDOPACOM, and/or USSPACEFORCE (USSF).Familiarity or experience with DoD-preferred modeling & simulation tools (e.g. Cameo, AFSIM, STK, MATLAB).Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
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