Systems Engineer & Technical Advisory Analyst

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 producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity unique challenges and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint Office of the Secretary of Defense Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense Federal Civilian and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) provides analytical technical and program support to promote grow and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAGs support spans the Department of Defense (DOD) Department of Commerce and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. From policy to practice we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nations most pressing security challenges.

We have an upcoming need for a Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Advisor to provide support to the Office of Strategic Capital at government offices in Northern VA.

The Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Advisor will support the leadership of the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) part of the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering. OSC develops and implements strategies and partnerships to accelerate and scale private investment in critical supply chain technologies needed for national security. Established in December 2022 to attract and scale investment to national security priorities OSC aims to use U.S. comparative advantages in capital markets and economic competition to ensure critical technology and their associated supply chains needed by the DoD are available and to accelerate the development and deployment of technology critical to current and future warfighting capabilities. The candidate will integrate technical findings risks and issues and provide recommendations on topics covering biotechnology energy minerals and/or space industries. Will support project management processes including implementing systems engineering practices data analytics metrics development and development of verbal and written reports. Apply ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas maintain focus in a rapidly paced environment with changing priorities and work professionally with partners from diverse expert backgrounds. In addition will support technical working groups conduct meta-analysis of technology developments understand technology roadmaps foster relationships with stakeholders and maintain awareness of state-of-the-art developments.

Required:

• Masters degree in Science Engineering or a related field
• 5 years of relevant work experience specifically in BioTech Energy and Minerals or Space industries
• Strong statistical skills and experience with data analysis and visualization tools (such as R Stata MATLAB or similar statistical software)
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Previous OSD or major staff experience
• Current TS clearance with SCI eligibility