Chief EngineerSystems 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. 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 Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters.
Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our national defense!SPA has a near-term need for a Chief Engineer.Responsibilities:Organize and lead an engineering organization, designate IPT leads and their direct reports, and mentor staff.Lead, communicate, and coordinate technical reviews and assessment to provide status updates, highlight accomplishments, and summarize mitigations when necessary.Ensure all design upgrades adhere to requirements, customer specifications, and interfaces.In coordination with the PM/DPM, develop and oversee an effective risk program and manage a detailed risk register that balances cost, schedule, risk, and functionality.Work closely with the Cybersecurity Lead to ensure systems operate within program and government cybersecurity standards and requirements.Ability to write a Systems Engineering Management Plan and a Mission Assurance plan tailored to the ground system that includes Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery of large complex systems.Serves as senior decision authority for the technical portion of the program.Chairs the Configuration Control Board, Risk Management Board, and maintains a compliance ledger and risk register for reporting.Qualifications:Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI and SAP clearancesBachelor's degree in engineering/engineering technology in one of the following fields: Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering15+ years of Systems Engineering experience to include 10+ years in satellite ground system engineering, development, or integration, and 5+ years in chief/lead engineer role on contracts with multi-mission and multi-classification complexitySystems Engineering certification from IEEE, INCOSE, DAUAWS and/or Azure cloud certificationSystems engineering lifecycle management (requirements through decommission)Architecture design and assessment for satellite ground systemsFDIR methodology development and implementationSPOF/EOL/EOS identification and migration planningIntegration and test planning across multi-mission environmentsTechnical risk management and AoA leadershipERB/CCB/PER/CAB participation and technical change assessmentAbility to identify single point failures and develop solutions or mitigation plans for themAbility to analyze and troubleshoot problems rapidly to ensure a high system availabilityExhibit strong analytical judgment and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in identifying the execution of risks and recommending corrective actionsAbility to report to designated work location at Kirtland AFB, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer