PM Support & S​/W Development Systems Engineer

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 Strategic Technology Analysis Group, part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF).

Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a Project Management Support & S/W Development Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities:

Provide project management, capability development, and operational experimentation support to a fast-paced DoD Research & Development (R&D) office advancing capabilities in the information environment, including cognitive security and automation-enabled analytics. The individual will coordinate technical, operational, and acquisition activities across the DoW, Intelligence Community (IC), and whole of Government stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of mission-focused initiatives. This role emphasizes program execution oversight of agile development efforts, planning and conducting operational experimentation events, rapid acquisition support, and the development of concise communications to inform senior leadership.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of uniformed operational experience and hands-on program management of technical solution development within DoW enterprise environments, with the demonstrated ability to translate emerging concepts into fielded outcomes.

• Project Execution & Contract Support:
  • Coordinate day-to-day program activities to align technical efforts, schedules, and mission objectives.
  • Support the Program Manager in tracking execution progress, managing dependencies, and mitigating risks across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Develop and maintain integrated schedules, milestone trackers, and action item lists.
  • Support oversight of performer teams, including level-of-effort tracking, deliverable review, and budget discipline across prime and subcontractor efforts.
  • Prepare program documentation, business cases, white papers, and leadership briefings.
• Capability Development & Automation Support:
  • Support agile (Scrum) development, evaluation, and spiral improvement of automation and AI/ML-enabled tooling, including robotic process automation (RPA) and low-code solutions.
  • Assist technical feasibility, architecture, and enterprise integration of candidate solutions, including interoperability, governance, security, and audit considerations within DoW environments.
  • Support transition of prototyped capabilities into sustained operational use across multiple…