Systems Engineer (Washington Navy Yard)

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the TRIDENT II missile program at the Washington Navy Yard.

The role emphasizes safety documentation, programmatic systems engineering, and collaboration with the Missile Branch leadership. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related technical field and has 3+ years in a technical role, with exceptional writing and presentation skills and a SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with SECRET clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other technical field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a technical position.
• Strong writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile program.
• Assist with safety documentation and review by leadership.
• Track status of support equipment safety documentation and close out comments.
• Collaborate with Missile Branch to evaluate requirements, schedules, and programmatics.

Skills

Clearance: SECRET

Exceptional writing

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field

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.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring for a Systems Engineer in the Washington Navy Yard.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer will provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support to the TRIDENT II missile program within SSP. The Systems Engineer will provide support to the Support Equipment government team within Missile Branch, particularly with safety documentation. The Systems Engineer will track the status of support equipment safety documentation, review and comment on the documentation, route throughout Missile Branch leadership for approval, and assist with closing out comments. The Systems Engineer will also work with Missile Branch representatives to evaluate issues pertaining to support equipment requirements, schedules, and programmatics.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time at the Washington Navy Yard.
• U.S. citizen with DoD SECRET clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance while employed with SPA.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other technical field.
• 3+ professional experience in an technical position.
• Exceptional writing and presentation abilities.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Strategic Systems Programs.
• Experience working with DoD safety processes.

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr.