Hiring our Heroes Skillbridge - Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer will provide analytic and engineering support to important acquisition activities, with a focus on the application of engineering principles to program data analysis, assessment of engineering management efforts, and analysis of platform procurement and construction activities. Additionally, the Systems Engineer will translate complex technical problems into leadership-ready briefs, including briefs to senior leadership on analytic findings and progress.

Must be an active participant in the Hiring our Heroes Skillbridge Fellowship to be considered for the Externship.

SPA is looking for multiple levels (with focus toward lower end of ranges for each):

• Junior: BA/BS (technical field) with 2-4 years of experience
• Mid-level: BA/BS (technical field) with 5-9 years of experience
• Senior: BA/BS (technical field) with 10-14 years of experience, * Experience providing technical or programmatic support to a large acquisition program (DoD Preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline, data analysis, or an equivalent technical field (i.e. Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, etc.).
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel to analyze and represent data for engineering or project management efforts.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, to communicate to decision makers., * Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Advanced degrees in an engineering discipline.
• Understanding of data visualization for DOD wargames and analysis, modeling, counter WMD technologies, or related work.
• Experience working on Navy, submarine, or undersea related programs.
• Experience with and knowledgeable of Department of Defense or Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.

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.

SPA provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to a variety of Government acquisition offices. These offices span throughout the Department of Defense to include major defense programs and new weapon technology development programs. Analysts and Engineers supporting these programs would continue SPA’s decades of support to high-profile, major acquisition programs.

At SPA, we are committed to our nation’s Military and Veterans through our partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, providing an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual fellowship. The fellowship is open to all ranks and experience levels.