Senior Mission Systems Engineer & Architect (GOC)

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME for GOC Mission Systems Engineer – GOC. The role focuses on high‑level DoD system engineering, architecture, and integration with NC2/NC3 awareness, NC2‑ESI access, and NATO considerations.

Offutt AFB-based, full‑time position. The candidate will perform RDT&E, risk analyses, and capabilities‑based assessments for strategic deterrence, working across C2/NC2 platforms and secure voice/data systems.

Qualifications

• 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), NATO and SAR eligibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems analysis and/or systems architecture. Masters degree in 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 NC2/NC3 operations and capabilities, strategic nuclear operations, joint warfighting doctrine, CJCS guidance and USSTRATCOM procedures.
• Certifications: ITIL v4 Foundations plus DoW 8140 training courses: FITSP-O or GFACT or CASP+ or CCNP Security or CCSP or Security+ (complete within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Specializes in multi-disciplinary engineering services to solve problems across fields.
• Performs research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) to improve mission planning and execution capabilities.
• Performs risk assessments and analyses using modeling and simulation.
• Provides engineering, technical, and managerial direction for GOC system requirements and implementation.
• Maintains shift coverage as needed to support 7x24 operations.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Systems engineering

C2/NC2 knowledge

DoW experience

Security clearances

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

ITIL v4 Foundations

DoW 8140 training

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect SME for GOC Mission Systems Engineer – GOC. The role focuses on high‑level DoD system engineering, architecture, and integration with NC2/NC3 awareness, NC2‑ESI access, and NATO considerations.

Offutt AFB-based, full‑time position. The candidate will perform RDT&E, risk analyses, and capabilities‑based assessments for strategic deterrence, working across C2/NC2 platforms and secure voice/data systems.