Systems Engineer

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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.SPA's SD’s Regional Strike System Group (RSSG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering, Systems Safety, Modeling, Master Scheduling, and Financial Analysis support. RSSG is immediately hiring for a Mid-Level Systems Engineer in the Washington, DC area supporting the Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) Program, an ACAT-1D program.ResponsibilitiesThe Systems Engineer will provide technical and programmatic systems engineering support including architecture development, requirements development and maintenance, and support to Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR). The Systems Engineer will provide support to SPA leadership and the government team by providing technical assistance, preparing artifacts and presentations, and participating in client engagements. The Systems Engineer will collaborate with other engineers, program analysts, technical leads, subcontractors, and customers to ensure program objectives are met on schedule and within budget.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Ability to work up to 5 days per week at SPA's Maritime Plaza office.U.S. citizen with active DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance while employed with SPA.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.2-5 years of professional experience in a systems engineering position.Experience with tools including Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, and IBM DOORS.Proficiency in workflow management tools including Confluence and Jira.Desired Qualifications: Experience supporting Strategic Systems Programs.Experience working with DoD acquisition programs.Experience presenting to and communicating with senior leadership.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 $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr.Job SummaryID: 2026-23300Category: Engineering & Technical ServicesSecurity Clearance Requirement: Top SecretType: Regular Full-TimeLevel: Mid-level