Technical engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

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 Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

SPA has a future need for an Engineer with Submarine Training experience.

Responsibilities

Seeking multiple candidates with various levels of experience. The candidate will support a PEO (SUB) Program Office and act as an engineer. The candidate will provide engineering expertise to government Program or Project Managers who oversee Undersea Acoustic Systems, Combat Submarines, Imaging Systems, or Training Systems. The candidate will:

• Provide Undersea Weapon System engineering subject matter expertise to the Submarine Training Systems office.
• Assist in overseeing and executing training initiatives.
• Assist government program managers in developing training requirements and program actions.
• Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables from the prime system integrator in support of system design and development acquisition milestones.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5 + years of experience working with Navy Submarine Training Program/Project Management
• Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication and customer management skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Active Secret Security DoD clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• 10 years of Navy program or project management
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (technical or managerial discipline)
• Submarine Training Systems, SMTT experiance highly desired
• Relevant experience on Navy Sonar/radar, Combat System, Training System, Electronic Warfare or Imaging System, or on other Undersea Warfare 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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5 + years of experience working with Navy Submarine Training Program/Project Management
• Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication and customer management skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Active Secret Security DoD clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• 10 years of Navy program or project management
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (technical or managerial discipline)
• Submarine Training Systems, SMTT experiance highly desired
• Relevant experience on Navy Sonar/radar, Combat System, Training System, Electronic Warfare or Imaging System, or on other Undersea Warfare programs

Responsibilities

Seeking multiple candidates with various levels of experience. The candidate will support a PEO (SUB) Program Office and act as an engineer. The candidate will provide engineering expertise to government Program or Project Managers who oversee Undersea Acoustic Systems, Combat Submarines, Imaging Systems, or Training Systems. The candidate will:

• Provide Undersea Weapon System engineering subject matter expertise to the Submarine Training Systems office.
• Assist in overseeing and executing training initiatives.
• Assist government program managers in developing training requirements and program actions.
• Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables from the prime system integrator in support of system design and development acquisition milestones.