Senior Program Manager/Engineer - Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Undersea Technology Analysis Group (UTAG), within the Sea, Land, & Air Division in SPA, 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 (OPNAV N97), acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare), and science and technology (Office of Naval Research, DARPA) Our enduring capabilities include:

• Identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions
• Assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies
• Execution of acquisition and technology development programs, including developing plans and roadmaps to mature, deliver, and sustain new technologies
• Analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems
• Quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions

SPA has a need for a talented senior program manager and engineer to support a client in science and technology development.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting one of SPA's Navy clients in science and technology development.  Responsibilities will include assisting clients with analysis, program management, strategic advice on the scope and utility of new technologies, supporting program reviews, and technology transition planning.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in a technical or business field with 8 years of experience in S&T program management, or a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field with 10 years of experience in S&T program management.
• Experience in technical program management of programs in excess of $1M
• Experience in executing and reviewing technical studies, analysis, and design activities
• Experience in one or more of the following competencies for Navy or Marine Corps technologies: platform design and engineering; power, energy, and propulsion; materials science; undersea weapons; sustainment and logistics; manufacturing
• A DoD Secret security clearance is required

Desired Qualifications:

• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance