Intermediate Process Metrics & Improvement Specialist

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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.

Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.! The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense.

Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team! SPA has a near-term need for an Intermediate Process Metrics & Improvements Specialist.

The successful candidates will work as members of the Caledonia Program Process Improvements Support team and perform the activities required for developing and implementing customer approved process improvements for all identified functional area processes needing improvements. This methodology is designed to eliminate inefficiencies, improve quality, and reduce operational costs, enabling the government to deliver better products and services.

• Identify, analyze, and enhance existing business processes to optimize performance.
• Perform effective process improvement functions that gain efficiency by functionally aligning requirements as well as applying continuous process improvements over the life of the Caledonia contract.
• Develop and implement acquisition lifecycle process improvements as required by the Government.
• Perform process optimization and measurement strategy by leveraging continuous assessment methodologies.
• Implement refinements to acquisition and operations measurements by integrating candidate metrics that establish baseline process performance and efficiency targets.

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI Poly clearance at date of application
• Discuss specific polygraph requirements with an SPA Talent Acquisition professional
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 4 years of demonstrated experience supporting enterprise architecture development activities such as the tasks above
• NRO or IC mission experience
• Ability to excel as a member of a collaborative team through open communication, transparency, and flexibility
• Ability to relate professionally with senior Government customers and colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, VA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

• BS or MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Six Sigma certification or Certifications related to functional responsibilities such as but not limited to Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence
• Knowledge and understanding of Intelligence Community IT Enterprise (IC ITE) service offerings, architectures, and service adoption
• Portfolio Management Training

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