Technologies and Experimentation Integrator

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is looking for a part-time Technologies and Experimentation Integrator to support the Enhanced Program Integration in Arlington, VA. This role involves transitioning cutting-edge DARPA technologies into military operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of DoD experience and a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field. Excellent communication skills and an active TS/SCI clearance are essential. The position offers a salary range of $190,000 - $230,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and experience with Special Access Programs.
• 20+ years of DoD experience including experience as a senior military officer or senior civilian.
• Recent experience serving on a Combatant Command or Joint Staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in transitioning DARPA technologies to the warfighter.
• Identify and rapidly prototype solutions for military operational challenges.
• Facilitate seamless program integration into operational environments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding operational gaps

Knowledge of digital communication

Experience transitioning technology

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD or equivalent experience (desired)

Tools

Digital architectures

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. We offer unique challenges, clear‑sighted commitment to the mission, and an environment that invites collaboration across military, technical, and operations research analysts. SPA’s work supports the Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division, providing decision support for the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets.

Position

Regular part‑time Technologies and Experimentation Integrator – onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The Technologies and Experimentation Integrator will play a pivotal role as a member of the Enhanced Program Integration in Combatant Commands (EPIC) Team, accelerating the transition of cutting‑edge DARPA technologies to the warfighter. EPIC serves as the connective tissue between DARPA’s portfolio of breakthrough technologies and the warfighter, acting as the agency’s primary integrator for Combatant Command (CCMD) engagements. The team’s mission is to identify, define, and rapidly prototype solutions for the military’s most pressing operational challenges by embedding DARPA technologies into CCMD exercises and war plans, fostering awareness, advocating for technology adoption, and facilitating seamless program integration into operational environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, computer science, communications) or a national security‑related discipline.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and experience with Special Access Programs.
• 20+ years of DoD experience including experience as a senior military officer (O‑5) or senior civilian (GS‑14/SES).
• Recent experience serving on a Combatant Command, Component, Joint Staff, or Service Headquarters staff, demonstrating a deep understanding of joint operations, planning, and processes.
• Verifiable operational experience in the DoD, providing the necessary credibility to interface with the joint force on operational matters.
• Able to understand operational gaps and novel technology solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Knowledge of digital communication, with experience communicating across multiple digital architectures.
• Experience transitioning technology into operational environments including the integration of R&D programs into CCMD exercises and training events.
• Understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and how to integrate with Combatant Command (CCMD) exercises.
• Ability to implement stakeholder management to cultivate relationships with Program Managers, CCMD staff, industry partners, and other key government stakeholders.
• Ability to report to Arlington, VA up to 30 hours per week based upon client needs.

Desired:

• PhD or equivalent operational experience in a scientific or technological discipline.
• 2+ years working in an R&D environment or working with low TRL programs.
• Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) experience working defense budget process at CCMD, component, Joint Staff, or Service Headquarters.
• Past experience working with DARPA and DARPA Program Managers.

Compensation and Benefits

VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $190,000 - $230,000 per year. At SPA, we offer competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time off.