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, 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 Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, and 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.
SPA’s Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) Group, part of the Sea, Land, Air Division, develops and employs simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. ORCA analysts apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to identify and analyze trends in big data to solve real-world problems. ORCA software engineers and cyber security professionals develop, build, and deploy custom hardware and software solutions to meet our client's toughest challenges.
SPA’s ORCA group is seeking a mid-level Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Analyst. SPA employs its simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. MBSE Analysts apply MBSE principles and tools to create models that communicate complex system concepts and support the system design and engineering process. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
#MC
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will participate in project teams to:
Assist in the analysis of the performance of DoD programs and systems.Conduct data collection and specification reviews.Develop and maintain system-of-systems models using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools. Assist in the preparation of deliverables to include presentations and written reports of findings and recommendations.Participate in customer meetings and briefings.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: $120k-$140K
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related fieldAt least 3 years of industry experience with MBSE, with demonstrated expertise with Cameo Systems Modeler and/or similar modeling toolsFamiliarity with Unified Profile for DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM), United Architecture Framework (UAF), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Modeling Language (UML), and other MBSE languages, frameworks, and ontologiesCoursework or experience that demonstrates understanding of object-oriented principles as they apply to programming and/or system engineeringDemonstrated experience with Systems Engineering and Systems-of-Systems Engineering principles, processes, methodologies, and best practicesAbility to translate system requirements and concept of operations into a model format following MBSE principlesAbility to leverage architecture data, modeling, simulation, and analysis assessment processes to evaluate metrics across multiple courses of actionExcellent written and oral communication skillsMust be able to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervisionCurrent DoD Top Secret clearance is required, and the ability to maintain it throughout employmentDesired Qualifications
Advanced degree in Math, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, Physical Science, or a related field Experience in analysis of complex, system-of-systems designs; preferably of C4ISR systemsExperience leading small groups of other engineers and analysts5 years of industry experience with DoD / Navy programs, systems and missionsOptions Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQs
Software Powered by iCIMS
www.icims.com