Hiring our Heroes Skillbridge - Systems Engineer Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2023-17288)

Description

Qualifications

Must be an active participant in the Hiring our Heroes Skillbridge Fellowship to be considered for the Externship.   

SPA is looking for multiple levels (with focus toward lower end of ranges for each):

• Junior: BA/BS (technical field) with 2-4 years of experience
• Mid-level: BA/BS (technical field) with 5-9 years of experience
• Senior: BA/BS (technical field) with 10-14 years of experience

Required Qualifications:

• Experience providing technical or programmatic support to a large acquisition program (DoD Preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline, data analysis, or an equivalent technical field (i.e. Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, etc.).
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel to analyze and represent data for engineering or project management efforts.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, to communicate to decision makers.

 Desired Qualifications:

• Current DoD security clearance – minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Advanced degrees in an engineering discipline.
• Understanding of data visualization for DOD wargames and analysis, modeling, counter WMD technologies, or related work.
• Experience working on Navy, submarine, or undersea related programs.
• Experience with and knowledgeable of Department of Defense or Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.

The Systems Engineer will provide analytic and engineering support to important acquisition activities, with a focus on the application of engineering principles to program data analysis, assessment of engineering management efforts, and analysis of platform procurement and construction activities.  Additionally, the Systems Engineer will translate complex technical problems into leadership-ready briefs, including briefs to senior leadership on analytic findings and progress.