Senior Project Tech & Acquisition Systems Engineer

Arenatechnologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Chantilly, VA seeks a highly experienced Project Technical & Acquisition Systems Engineer to support defense programs. The role emphasizes technical governance, lifecycle support, security assurance, and cross-functional team leadership for national security initiatives.

Qualified candidates hold a TS/SCI clearance, an MA/MS in a relevant field, and 10+ years in networking, secure systems, and data protocols. Travel up to 10–20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Assist government PMs in development and execution across the program lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, milestone trackers, and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate and facilitate performer program reviews, technical exchange meetings, and stakeholder working groups.
• Prepare/create materials in support of internal program reviews, concept development decision processes, etc.
• Prepare/create technical and executive briefings for varied audiences (internal and external).
• Ensure program security and protection measures are defined, implemented, and adhered to in coordination with Program Security Representatives.
• Budget forecasting and allocation to performers.
• Prepare funding requests and associated documents.
• Track obligations and expenditures to ensure compliance with financial metrics.
• Prepare and review program documentation, such as SOWs and technical requirements documents.
• Track program budget execution and analyst to inform program plan.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

MA/MS in a relevant field

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Chantilly, VA seeks a highly experienced Project Technical & Acquisition Systems Engineer to support defense programs. The role emphasizes technical governance, lifecycle support, security assurance, and cross-functional team leadership for national security initiatives.

Qualified candidates hold a TS/SCI clearance, an MA/MS in a relevant field, and 10+ years in networking, secure systems, and data protocols. Travel up to 10–20% may be required.