Description
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or related field
- At least three (3) years of experience supporting the development, analysis, or operation of air and space systems
- Experience in leading teams of 5 to 10 technical staff, including engineers and analysts
- Ability to develop and apply rigorous and methodical analytic approaches to problem solving
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and favorable adjudication for Special Access Programs
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or related field
- Expertise in US Air Force or US Space Force weapons systems
- Previous experience supporting space capabilities within NRO, SPACECOM, STRATCOM, INDOPACOM, and/or USSPACEFORCE (USSF)
- Familiarity or experience with DoD-preferred modeling & simulation tools (e.g. Cameo, AFSIM, STK, MATLAB)
- Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in project teams to: Use knowledge of USAF/USSF organizations (i.e. roles, missions, and structure) and its processes (i.e. budget, personnel, logistics, acquisition, research & development) to assist clients with defining, understanding, and evaluating critical national security issues and recommending courses of action for key decision makers, Assist Program Managers and Team Leads in the day-to-day management of analysis efforts and small teams of technical personnel, Support the development of digital models of complex real-world systems using commercial and proprietary software tools, Support the preparation of deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate analysis-based findings and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders, balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads.
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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 Range: $90,000-$120,000
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