Solutions Architect

Solutions ArchitectSystems 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 Sea, Land, Air Analysis Group's mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.SPA has a need for a Solutions Architect, who will serve as the lead integrator of end-to-end mission planning solutions across capabilities, data, and the Common Development Environment (CDE). This technical leader will work side-by-side with government stakeholders to translate strategy and roadmaps into executable technical work and sequenced increments. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for aligning integration and test plans, platform-specific MPE deliveries, and acquisition activities with the overall modernization roadmap.ResponsibilitiesThe Solutions Architect designs end-to-end solutions that integrate mission planning capabilities, data, and the Common Development Environment (CDE) to meet portfolio and solution-level needs. They sit side-by-side with government stakeholders to translate strategy and roadmaps into executable technical work, helping decompose complex operational needs into implementable features and increments. The Solutions Architect ensures that integration, testing, and fielding plans support platform-specific Mission Planning Environments (MPEs) and aligns delivery order content with the modernization roadmap. They serve as a key technical advisor for acquisition planning, requirements refinement, and evaluation of technical proposals, bridging enterprise architecture and platform-level implementation.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:8+ years of experience in solution architecture or senior systems engineering with demonstrable mission planning or closely related domain expertiseExperience working directly with government program offices as a trusted technical advisor on requirements, delivery order development, and technical evaluationsProven ability to integrate and synchronize frameworks, common components, and platform-unique components using shared baselines and toolchainsExperience conducting field analysis of MPE requirements, mapping them to architecture and component-level changes, and coordinating across multiple development organizationsBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related disciplineActive Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employmentDesired Qualifications:Master's degree in relevant field plus prior service as a senior government civilian (GS-13/14/15) or field-grade officer in the mission planning community, or directly comparable experience working alongside that communityExperience with FMS MPE development and integration, including agile development of country-unique capabilities and associated evaluations and media/install script preparationFamiliarity with building and maintaining enterprise-level Integrated Master Schedules to coordinate MPE deliveries with aircraft upgrades, OS/SDC changes, and framework/tool updatesDemonstrated ability to author and communicate technical roadmaps and align them with milestone documentation such as SEPs, ISPs, and Program Protection PlansExperience leading or supporting developer and user evaluation events, pre-FQT readiness assessments, and coordination with test organizationsAt 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. Massachusetts, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $195,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000.00/Yr.