Test and Evaluation Reliability SME

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. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) 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 Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines. We have a near-term need for a Testing and Evaluation Analyst Reliability SME to provide hybrid support for DHS customers located in Washington, DC.ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will provide Reliability T&E expertise in order to assist the Government with ensuring that DHS acquisition T&E efforts adequately include reliability T&E. Provide support, guidance, recommendations, and mentoring within reliability T&E to all Deputy Directors in the review of program TEMPs, Operational Assessment/Test Plans, Operational Assessment/Test Reports, and the development of Letters of Assessment. Provide support to the instructional advisor regarding reliability T&E inclusion within the T&E curriculum. Provide, as directed, focused training on reliability T&E. Research Government and industry acquisition and T&E sources and analyze results for applicable reliability T&E tools, plans, and procedures.QualificationsRequired:Advanced Degree or equivalent credits/certifications.10+ years of relevant experience.Active Secret security clearance.Demonstrated skills and abilities to develop and implement strategies, standards, and methods to integrate reliability engineering into T&E activities—including, reliability requirements development and allocation, reliability modeling and prediction, failure modes and effects criticality analysis (FMECA), fault tree analysis, reliability growth testing, accelerated life testing, environmental and operational stress testing, failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action systems (FRACAS), root-cause analysis, and post-deployment reliability monitoring—in support of acquisition programs, including, but not limited to, aviation, detection equipment, cybersecurity, information technology, decision-support systems, and autonomous systems.Desired:DHS T&E Level 3 equivalent certification.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. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000.00/Yr.Job SummaryID: 2026-23578Category: Engineering & Technical ServicesSecurity Clearance Requirement: SecretType: Regular Full-TimeLevel: Senior