Sr. Engineering Scientist

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Sr. Engineering Scientist to provide onsite support at DARPA in Arlington, VA.

The role emphasizes understanding DARPA processes, supporting program reviews, and communicating risk assessments to the Program Manager. Travel up to 15% may be required as part of program requirements. The candidate should have a strong technical background in STEM, with a track record in R&D projects, independent decision-making, and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) or equivalent with demonstrated technical acumen.
• 10+ years of technical experience supporting R&D programs.
• Proven ability to conceive, plan and conduct research in complex problem areas requiring novel approaches.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions on R&D engineering problems and to plan and coordinate work.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support to DARPA in Arlington, VA.
• Monitor programmatic, technical, and schedule risks and communicate findings to the Program Manager.

Skills

10+ years experience

Independent decision making

Research in novel areas

Planning and coordination

Education

Master's degree in STEM

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 . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

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 . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future. We have a near‑term need for a Sr. Engineering Scientist to provide onsite support out of DARPA in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The candidate will apply a strong technical background and a proactive attitude in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and will be motivated to learn or already understand DARPA processes, procedures, and culture. The candidate will utilize technical skills to understand the complex problems associated with DARPA programs, while simultaneously providing the necessary management support to execute the day-to-day requirements. Will support periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze programmatic, technical, and schedule risks and communicate findings to the Program Manager. Assess performer task progress and projected performer outcomes with a program team. Monitor both the technical and programmatic progress of various performers and keep the Program Manager abreast of progress through daily communications, monthly reports, and other reports as needed. Assist in preparation and execution of various reviews of programs, gathering technical information and data on progress and accomplishments from the various performers. This is a full-time on-site position in Arlington, VA. Up to 15% travel may be required.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM); may substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen.
• 10+ years of technical experience supporting research and development (R&D) programs.
• Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in complex problem areas requiring novel approaches.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions on R&D engineering problems and to plan and coordinate work.