OverviewSystems 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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA's Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoW Agencies, DARPA, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients' challenges.
Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients' success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.
SPA's Operations Research and C5ISR Analysis (ORCA) Group develops and employs simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. ORCA analysts and engineers apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and use commercial and proprietary modeling and simulation tools to evaluate warfighting effectiveness and provide recommendations for investments to solve real-world problems. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team; training will be provided. #KS
Responsibilities The ORCA group is seeking a talented Associate Systems Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will participate in project teams to:
- Assist in the analysis of the performance of DoW programs and systems.
- Conduct data collection and specification reviews.
- Assist in the design and develop system-of-systems models using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools and execute modeling and simulation analysis.
- Perform post-processing data analysis and interpretation.
- Assist in the preparation of deliverables to include presentations and written reports of findings and recommendations.
- Participate in customer meetings and briefings.
QualificationsRequired:- Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Ability to work full-time on-site in San Diego, CA at SPA and Client sites
- 0 to 3 years professional experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Top Secret clearance with SCI access
Desired: - Data analysis experience using modeling and simulation (M&S) tools via academia, industry, government, or military service
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process
- Ability to be collaborate within and across project teams
- Ability to develop and apply logical and methodical analytic approaches to problem solving
- Familiarity or experience with commercial MBSE tools (e.g. Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparks EA)
- Active DoW Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Pay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $90,000.00/Yr.
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