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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA)

<div>Overview:
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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 <i>Results that Matter</i>. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.</div><div><br>
</div><div>The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Surety Programs Group (SPG) supports government and private sector management of complex safety, security, and reliability programs for high consequence operations. SPG delivers industry-leading, innovative, and value-added services such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention to help our clients understand and mitigate mission risks spanning physical, cyber, and human domains.</div><div></div><div><br>
SPA has an immediate need for an UAS Pilot to work in Bowie, MD</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Maintain full control and responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and operation of remote-control UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).</li><li>
Provide fabrication, maintenance, service, and repair of fixed-wing and multirotor UAS.</li><li>
Lead teams of remote-control aircraft pilots in support of customer activities.</li><li>
Manage data collection activities related to aircraft telemetry and imagery.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance if needed.</li><li>
High School Diploma or GED.</li><li>
1,200 logged hours operating remote-control aircraft or commercial/military aircraft.</li><li>
5 years of experience in:<ul><li>
Remote-control fixed-wing and multirotor UAS piloting.</li><li>
UAS fabrication, maintenance, and repair.</li><li>
Post-mission data capture in support of government clients.</li></ul></li><li>
Demonstrated ability to pilot aircraft via:<ul><li>
Line of Sight (LOS)</li><li>
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)</li><li>
First Person View (FPV) using a Remote Pilot Station</li></ul></li><li>
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (Small UAS Rule, 14 CFR part 107).</li><li>
Ability to lift over 35 pounds.</li><li>
Must be able to work outdoors in all environmental conditions.</li><li>
AMA Turbine Waiver.</li><li>
Expertise flying Autonomous Missions using the following:<ul><li>
ArduPilot with Pixhawk</li><li>
Mission Planner</li><li>
RFD Tools</li><li>
Cube-Based Autopilot</li></ul></li><li>
Work in Bowie, MD Monday through Friday or as required by a contract. Be willing to travel for other contracts to include potential international travel (current passport required).</li></ul><div><b>
Desired Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
Associates or higher college degree.</li></ul></div>

UAS Pilot

<div>Overview:
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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 <i>Results that Matter</i>. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.</div><div><br>
</div><div>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.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA&rsquo;s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process &amp; 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 &amp; 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!</div><div></div><div><br>
SPA has an immediate need for a Cyber Capabilities Development SME.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Responsibilities:
</b></p><p>Cyber Capabilities SME in development, integration, employment, and synchronization of software/hardware capabilities for military cyberspace operations and electromagnetic warfare. They translate operational requirements, informed by doctrine and operational TTPs, into technical plans and capability requirements; they coordinate with operational and acquisition stakeholders to enhance deliverables supporting offensive cyber operations (OCO).</p><ul><li><b>
Technical Expertise:</b> This job is a highly technical position, requiring the ability to direct tactical, technical work, while being able to defend how those capabilities will meet strategic intent. An ideal candidate will provide subject matter expertise on offensive cyber enabling operations (CEO), intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, and electronic warfare (EW). Desire to also have knowledge of Space Enabled Cyber Operations (SECO) and Space Enabled Cyber Access (SECA).</li><li><b>
Capability Integration:</b> Provide recommendations to government lead for the design, testing, and evaluation of software/hardware to support cyber capability development. Develops integration and interoperability requirements and applies standards, in the development cycle, to ensure capabilities can be used together.</li><li><b>
Operations Coordination:</b> Participates in Joint Planning Groups (JPGs), Joint Targeting Boards, and liaises with intelligence agencies, DoD, and industry partners. Familiarity with operational security considerations in cyber and digital domains.</li><li><b>
Planning and Doctrine:</b> Develops predictive contingency plans (CONPLANs, OPLANs), Courses of Action (COAs), and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for cyber operations to support capability development.</li><li><b>
Knowledge of Threat environment:</b> Evaluates emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to update cyber security measures.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:<p></p><p><b><br>
Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><b>
Experience/Education:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, often with 5+ years of experience -or-</li><li>
8+ years of operational experience in prior military or government cyber operations experience such as an Exploitation Analyst, Operator or Service Developer</li><li>
Strong &amp; demonstrated proficiency in networking fundamentals, protocols, and network administration</li></ul></li><li><b>
Military/IC Training:</b> Completion of specialized courses to include at least one of the following &ndash;
</li><li><ul><li>FORGE Exercise</li><li>
Joint Targeting School (JTS) Staff Course</li><li>
Joint Cyber Operations Planners Course (JCOPC)</li><li>
Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP)</li></ul></li><li><b>
Industry training:</b> Completion of specialized courses to include at least one of the following or equivalent &ndash;</li><li><ul><li>
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)</li><li>
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)</li><li>
BlackHat</li><li>
SANS</li></ul></li><li><b>
Clearance:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Must be a U.S. citizen</li><li>
Must possess active U.S. Government security clearance of Top Secret/SCI with ability to obtain Special Access Program; polygraph desired</li></ul></li><li>
Past intelligence community interaction</li><li>
Software Development Lifecycle Expertise</li><li>
Strong understanding of modern applications and Application Programming Interface (API) development</li><li>
Firm grasp of vulnerability research techniques, including harnessing artificial intelligence
</li><li>Firm grasp of reverse engineering techniques</li><li>
The ability to author, direct, manage and integrate requirements in a complex system</li><li>
Network exploitation techniques</li><li>
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to operational personnel for decisions and methodologies</li><li>
Technical Requirements writing</li><li>
Strong written communication skills</li><li>
Able to work full time in a Chantilly VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Desired Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Signals Intelligence Development (SIGDEV) experience</li><li>
Malware development, exploitation, or reverse engineering experience</li><li>
Cloud environment offensive techniques experience</li><li>
Proficiency in characteristics of Communications Networks, Antennas, Electro-Optics, and EW Systems</li><li>
Proficiency in Joint Planning Process (JPP), Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES), cybersecurity policies</li><li>
Proficiency in Cyber and Electronic Warfare/Electronic Attack (EW/EA) Doctrine, Policy, and Authorities</li><li>
Proficiency in Cyber and EW Threats</li><li>
Proficiency in Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Warfare Operations, Planning, Synchronization, and Integration</li><li>
Proficiency in Fundamentals of the Electromagnetic Spectrum</li><li>
Proficiency in Electrical, EW, and EMS Principles and Theories</li></ul></div><p></p>

Cyber Capabilities Development SME

<div>Overview:
<div>
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 <i>Results that Matter</i>. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.</div><div><br>
</div><div>The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, &amp; Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.</div><div></div><div><br>
SPA is seeking a Budget and Acquisition Analyst to provide Cost Estimation services in support of NAVSEA's Naval Special Warfare Program Office.#FC #Dice</div>
Responsibilities:
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The Budget and Acquisition Analyst will be responsible for developing, updating, and managing cost estimates throughout the acquisition lifecycle for PMS 340 programs using Navy-approved systems. The role requires analyzing cost, schedule, and technical data to provide accurate forecasts and risk assessments that support program decision-making. The individual will collaborate with NAVSEA stakeholders&mdash;including program managers, contracting officers, engineers, and logisticians&mdash;to integrate technical and programmatic data into comprehensive cost analyses. Additionally, the candidate will evaluate vendor proposals and provide objective cost assessments to inform contract negotiations and award decisions. The position involves preparing detailed documentation and presentations of cost estimates for various program reviews and milestone decisions. Sensitivity analyses and trade-off studies will be conducted to optimize cost alternatives for program initiatives. The candidate will ensure compliance with cost-estimating policies, instructions, and standards as defined by Navy acquisition requirements.</div>
Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field</li><li>
Minimum of 4 years of experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, or a related field</li><li>
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment</li><li>
Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment</li><li>
Reports to a designated work location, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client</li></ul><div><b>
Desired Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field</li><li>
Proficiency in NAVSEA and other DoD cost modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ACEIT, SEER, or similar)</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, cost analysis principles, and contracting regulations</li></ul></div>

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Cyber Capabilities Development SME

Budget & Acquisition Analyst