Senior 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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense. Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team!SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Systems Engineer.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will assist in leading engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline and comprehensive systems perspective to GEOINT ground architecture. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Leading and assisting with the acquisition, refactoring, and integration of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) ground systems to introduce capabilities that support emerging use cases.Collaborate with technical experts to design systems that will seamlessly fit into Systems of Systems (SoSs) and Families of Systems (FoSs) architectures. Assist the Government in directing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. Assist with planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Advise the Government on proposed changes to the solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology. Assist the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. Support the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs. Assist the Government in performing systems integration activities. Assist in leading Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments. Assist the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design. Provide expert advice to the Government in the areas of relating vision, strategy, plans, needs, requirements, and process and capability developments. Operate at the level of integrating multiple Major Systems Acquisitions across organizational, agency, department, governmental/national boundaries.QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program; or 18 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in lieu of a degree10 years of working experience in government or industry in relevant work areas, including DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process, or System Engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle Documented work experience and demonstrated knowledge of:GEOINT TCPED cycle and familiarity with systems / services that comprise TCPED NGA and its Mission PartnersAbility to report to designated work location in Springfield, VA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customerPay 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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000.00/Yr.Job SummaryID: 2026-22211Category: Engineering & Technical ServicesSecurity Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/ SCIType: Regular Full-TimeLevel: Mid-level