Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect (GOC Mission Systems Architect)

Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers highimpact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe 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 clearsighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports highreliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) 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.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning decision making and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge advanced analytics and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical operational programmatic acquisition and policy analysis.

SPA has a nearterm need for a Computer Systems Engineer/Architect.

Establishes GOC system information requirements using analysis aligned to the development of enterprisewide or largescale information systems. Systems architecture includes USSTRATCOM GOC and connections to the mission enterprise of fixed and mobile locations including Senior Leader communications systems/platforms. Designs architectures inclusive of software hardware and communications to support comprehensive GOC requirements accounting for present and future crossfunctional requirements and interfaces. Ensures necessary GOC mission systems interoperability compatibility and compliance with standards to application platforms application program interfaces (API) and external environment/software application. Ensures compliance with common operating environment as required. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of workflows organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.

Required Qualifications:

• Must maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Nuclear Command and Control Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2ESI) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Special Access Required (SAR) programs.
• Bachelors Degree in engineering systems analysis and/or systems architecture.
• At least 12 years of experience in strategic deterrence and global strike planning including indepth knowledge of Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Nuclear Command Control and Communications (NC3) operations and capabilities strategic nuclear operations joint integrated operations joint warfighting doctrine unified Combatant Command (CCMD) structure and global command and control constructs.
• Knowledge and experience in critical command and control requirements inclusive of NC2 and NC3 operational capabilities and procedures.
• Knowledge of national Department of Defense (DoD) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) guidance CJCS Emergency Action Procedures U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Emergency Action Procedures CJCS Instructions and Presidential Policy Directives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD degree in engineering systems analysis and/or systems architecture.
• 5 years or more experience in supporting USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center (GOC) and/or other operations centers at Combatant Commands Joint Staff or DoD levels.
• Experience in the NC2 operational platforms communications and modes of operations.