Engineer/Technical Analyst - Undersea Warfare

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis in Alexandria, Virginia seeks an Engineer/Technical Analyst for the Undersea Technology Portfolio. The role involves providing engineering expertise and supporting government project managers focused on Undersea Acoustic Systems and Combat Submarines.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in Navy acquisition programs, experience with Submarine Combat Systems, and an active Secret Security Clearance. This position offers the chance to influence important strategic decisions and support innovative technology development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Navy acquisition/In-Service programs experience.
• 5+ years with Submarine Combat/Weapons Systems.
• Ability to interface with end-item customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering subject matter expertise to NAVSEA affiliated PEOs.
• Assist in developing weapon system requirements and documentation.
• Support government program managers in contractual documentation and deliverables.

Skills

Undersea Weapon System engineering expertise

Navy acquisition knowledge

Leadership and project management

Security clearance

Submarine Combat/Weapons Systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

SWFTS

Fire Control Systems

Electronic Warfare systems

Job description

Overview

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. We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear‑sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology. SPA has a future need for an Engineer/Technical Analyst with Submarine Combat systems experience.

Responsibilities

Seeking multiple candidates with various levels of experience. The candidate will support a PEO (SUB) Program Office and act as an engineer. The candidate will provide engineering expertise to government Program or Project Managers who oversee Undersea Acoustic Systems, Combat Submarines, Imaging Systems, or Training Systems. The candidate will:

• 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. This includes assisting in developing fiscal estimates, exhibits, documents, briefs and schedules to satisfy the PPBE process.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of Navy acquisition / In‑Service programs
• 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 Security DoD 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 highly desired
• PMS 401, 425, 435 or IWS‑5 experience highly desired
• Sub Electronic Warfare, BLQ‑10, ICADF
• Relevant experience on Navy Sonar/radar, Combat System, Training System, Electronic Warfare or Imaging System, or on other Undersea Warfare programs