Mission Systems Engineer (Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME)

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of expertise, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers in the US and abroad. Our team is highly collaborative, producing results that matter. We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and a clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

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). Our expanding support encompasses 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.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in multi-disciplinary engineering services to collaboratively solve complex problems spanning various technical fields, including:
  • Engineering and Integration Services
  • O&S, Line of Sight and Satellite RF Communications
  • Systems and Architecture Support
  • National Nuclear, Command and Control, Communications, and Computer (N2C4) System Engineering and Integration
  • C2 and NC2 Communications Systems
  • Secure and Non-secure Voice and Data Systems
  • RF Systems, High Frequency (HF) Systems
  • Air-to-Ground and other communication service delivery
  • Senior Leader Communications Systems/Platforms
  • Human User Interface Control Systems
  • Console Design/Integration
  • 3D Modeling and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
• Perform research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) to improve mission planning, analysis, and execution capabilities for strategic deterrence.
• Research and assess Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability, and Interoperability (RMQSI) data as well as organizational and technical requirements for candidate solutions.
• Test and evaluate system survivability, interoperability, reliability, maintenance, and maintenance upgrades.
• Conduct and document capabilities-based assessments and analyses of alternatives (AoA).
• Perform shift work to ensure 7x24 coverage and support.
• Provide engineering, technical, and managerial direction for GOC system requirements definition, analysis, solution development, and implementation of complex systems in engineering disciplines required to meet the GOC mission and technical requirements.
• Make recommendations and advise on system development, improvements, optimization, or support efforts.
• Perform risk assessments and analysis employing modeling and simulation techniques.
• Demonstrate capability in systems development, systems analysis, systems integration, and systems design.
• Apply competence in all phases of system analysis techniques, system design concepts, computer programming languages, and work with end users to develop system designs from specifications.

Requirements

• Must be able to work at Offutt AFB, full-time.
• Active or transferable TS/SCI clearance, or be fully eligible to obtain TS/SCI access on day one of employment.
• Must maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Nuclear Command and Control - Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2-ESI), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and eligibility for Special Access Required (SAR) programs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems analysis, and/or systems architecture.
• Master’s degree in an applicable program.
• At least 10 years of experience in Department of War (DoW) systems engineering.
• Background and experience with strategic deterrence and global strike planning, including knowledge of Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) operations and capabilities, strategic nuclear operations, joint integrated operations, joint warfighting doctrine, unified Combatant Command (CCMD) structure, and global command and control constructs.

Skills

• Certifications: ITIL v4 Foundations plus one or more of the following DoW 8140 training courses: FITSP-O, GFACT, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, or Security+ (complete within 6 months of hiring).

Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a B.S. in Computer and Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience in critical command and control requirements, inclusive of NC2 and NC3 operational capabilities and procedures.
• Knowledge of national, DoW, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) guidance, CJCS Emergency Action Procedures, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Emergency Action Procedures, CJCS Instructions, and Presidential Policy Directives.
• Experience in supporting USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center (GOC) and/or other operations centers at Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, or DoW levels.