Senior Subject Matter Expert, Naval Science & Technology - 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 PhD in a technical field (engineering, math, sciences) with 15 years of experience in a technical field; or a master's degree in a technical field with 20 years of experience in a technical field; or a bachelor's degree in a technical field with 25 years of experience in a technical field or 20 years of military service working in a technical field
• Experience conducting studies in one or more of the following areas of expertise: naval platform technologies, electric propulsion, integrated structural systems, materials science, control technologies, naval architecture, hull and propulsion hydromechanics, acoustic and non-signature signatures, maneuvering and control systems, propulsion and power systems and automation
• Experience supporting DoD science and technology efforts
• A DoD SECRET level security clearance

Desired Qualifications: 

• A DoD TOP SECRET level security clearance
• Previous experience supporting Navy S&T or R&D via organizations such as the Office of Naval Research, DARPA, Strategic Capabilities Office, or Navy program offices