Engineer/Technical Analyst - Undersea Warfare

About the Role

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an Engineer/Technical Analyst with Submarine Combat systems experience to join our Undersea Technology Portfolio within the Sea, Land, & Air Division. With over 50 years of expertise, SPA delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. Our team is highly collaborative, producing results that matter for our government customers in the US and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Provide Undersea Weapon System engineering subject matter expertise to NAVSEA-affiliated PEOs and program managers for selected appropriated programs.
• Assist in overseeing and executing research and technology initiatives and weapon system development.
• Assist government program managers in developing weapon system requirements and acquisition documentation and program actions.
• Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables from the prime system integrator in support of system design and development acquisition milestones.
• Provide engineering realism to the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for undersea warfare systems, including developing fiscal estimates, exhibits, documents, briefs, and schedules.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of Navy acquisition/In-Service programs experience.
• Minimum 5 years working with Submarine Combat/Weapons Systems.
• Experience developing weapon system requirements and acquisition documentation and program actions.
• Ability to lead a project and interface with an end-item customer.
• Active Secret DoD security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (technical or managerial discipline).
• Experience with SWFTS, Cyber, Sub Combat Systems, Fire Control, BYG-1, Weapons Control.
• PMS 401, 425, 435, or IWS-5 experience.
• Sub Electronic Warfare, BLQ-10, ICADF experience.
• Relevant experience on Navy Sonar/Radar, Combat System, Training System, Electronic Warfare, or Imaging System, or other Undersea Warfare programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position in Virginia is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.