Test & Evaluation Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Test & Evaluation Analyst to support NAVSEA from its Washington, DC office.

You will develop, field, and sustain operationally superior weapon systems and perform the full spectrum of Test & Evaluation, including planning, requirements analysis, land-based and flight tests, and investigations. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 7+ years of T&E experience, and an active DoD Top Secret clearance, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of detailed Test & Evaluation experience for Surface Navy Weapons Systems.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance, capable of maintenance.
• Master's degree preferred in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Naval S&T/FNC programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support NAVSEA from SPA's Washington, DC office.
• Develop, field, and sustain operationally superior weapon systems and testing.
• Draft and review test program plans, analyze testing requirements, and support test events.
• Perform test failure investigations and support weapon system acquisition documentation.

Skills

Clearance: DoD Top Secret

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Master's in Engineering or related 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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and lifecycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Test & Evaluation Analyst to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and will be responsible for developing, fielding, and sustaining operationally superior weapon systems / combat systems and performing the full spectrum of Test & Evaluation, including drafting and reviewing test program planning and documentation, analyzing testing requirements, supporting land-based and flight test events, and supporting test failure investigations. Position responsibilities include provision of effective Test & Evaluation for Surface Navy weapons systems in the areas of Air Defense, Missile Defense, and Anti-Surface Warfare including, but not limited to, Standard Missile (SM) variants, Surface Missile Systems, and Vertical Launch System (VLS) across multiple ship classes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related technical field
• At least seven (7) years of experience in conducting detailed, complex Test & Evaluation activities associated with engineering systems, capabilities, and activities for Surface Navy Weapons Systems
• Demonstrated experience with feasibility studies and resolution of weapon system Test & Evaluation issues; condcut of weapon system Test & Evaluation for weapon certification; and review of weapon system acquisition documentation packages and test plans.
• Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an Engineering or related technical field
• Demonstrated experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Demonstrated experience providing technical support for Naval Science & Technology (S&T) and/or Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) programs

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 $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/Yr.