Sr. Implementation Engineer

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking a Sr. Implementation Engineer to provide hybrid support in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in government implementation engineering roles with strong proficiency in MS Office tools.

This role requires senior-level knowledge in the development of aviation-related hardware systems and involvement with FAA programs. The position offers a salary range of $125k-$165k.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Public Trust clearance.
• 15+ years of experience in government implementation engineering roles.
• Experience working on Federal Aviation Administration programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level knowledge for aviation-related hardware systems.
• Participate in complete engineering lifecycle for system upgrades.
• Manage customer relationships and expectations.

Skills

Senior-level knowledge in aviation-related hardware systems

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

About the Division

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID offers a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non‑proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high‑quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.

Upcoming Need

We have an upcoming need for a Sr. Implementation Engineer to provide hybrid support out of Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

The candidate will perform a wide variety of implementation‑related engineering tasks for government clients in the aviation industry. The responsibilities include:

• Providing senior-level knowledge for the development and execution of multiple aviation‑related hardware systems.
• Participating in the complete engineering lifecycle of new or enhanced system upgrades, including development, design, test, implementation, and disposition.
• Actively contributing and engaging with team members and external stakeholders in the installation and testing of numerous air traffic/aviation‑related efforts.
• Providing engineering‑specific expertise to various acquisition and programmatic artifacts.
• Actively participating in technical working groups with engineering, budget, schedule, and acquisition functional team members.
• Managing customer relationships and expectations.
• Working effectively on individual tasks as well as contributing as a team member.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Public Trust clearance.
• 15+ years of experience in government implementation engineering roles.
• Master’s degree; focus in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Systems, or Information Technology preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other MS Products.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong organizational background in gathering and interpreting information from multiple sources.
• Experience working on Federal Aviation Administration programs.
• Prior active involvement working onsite as an implementation engineer on aviation efforts.

DC Transparency Salary Range: $125k-$165k.