Systems Planning & Analysis · 3 hours ago
Systems Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide scientific and project management support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Chemical and Biological Defense Department, focusing on detection, protection, and hazard mitigation technologies.
Big DataInformation TechnologyAnalytics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide Assistance and Advisory Support (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Chemical and Biological (CB) Defense Department, Physical Technologies Division (RD-CBP)
Provide scientific and project management support while leveraging U.S. military operational understanding to maximize client support for chemical and biological detection, protection, and hazard mitigation technology development
Provide subject matter expertise in the area of chemical and biological threat detection and material decontamination science, technology, and engineering to RD-CBP science and technology managers
Understand capability gaps and assist in establishing project- and product-level strategy and priorities, and ensure portfolios are responsive and mapped to program goals
Draft technology transition agreements between the advanced developers and Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO)
Draft long-range Broad Agency Announcements for JSTO
Review proposal submissions for technical feasibility and strategic alignment
Review technical reports and statements of work to ensure technical validity
Evaluate current and emerging protection technologies, and facilitate cross-communication regarding program priorities and courses of action
Provide programmatic, logistics planning, and execution support for meetings with the government clients and their performers
Monitor funding documentation and other programmatic metrics for within the division
Assist with drafting presentations, papers, and other programmatic documentation for both technical and senior leader audiences
Determine needs and opinions of warfighters for emerging technologies and conduct presentations of technology developed by the Physical Science and Technologies Division
Formulate, coordinate, and consolidate complex technical, programmatic, and strategic responses to support division initiatives to a variety of internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science-related field
5+ years of experience in science and technology project management
Experience in application and analysis of engineering principles for future chemical and biological defense technologies
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Strong analytical skills
Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret clearance
Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering
Demonstrated experience with technology prototyping or automation
U.S. military experience
U.S. Army Chemical Corps or similar U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Marine Corps experience with chemical and biological defense
Company
Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Richard Sawchak
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Phillips
Vice President, Emerging Markets Growth
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