Systems Engineer & Technical Advisory Analyst
 Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. | |||||||||||
 United States, Virginia, Alexandria | |||||||||||
| 2001 N Beauregard St (Show on map) | |||||||||||
 May 27, 2025 | |||||||||||
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Systems Engineer & Technical Advisory Analyst Job Locations
US-VA-Alexandria
Overview Systems 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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG's support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation's most pressing security challenges. We have an upcoming need for a Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Advisor to provide support to the Office of Strategic Capital at government offices in Northern VA. Responsibilities The Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Advisor will support the leadership of the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), part of the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering. OSC develops and implements strategies and partnerships to accelerate and scale private investment in critical supply chain technologies needed for national security. Established in December 2022 to attract and scale investment to national security priorities, OSC aims to use U.S. comparative advantages in capital markets and economic competition to ensure critical technology and their associated supply chains needed by the DoD are available and to accelerate the development and deployment of technology critical to current and future warfighting capabilities. The candidate will integrate technical findings, risks, and issues, and provide recommendations on topics covering biotechnology, energy, minerals, and/or space industries. Will support project management processes, including implementing systems engineering practices, data analytics, metrics development, and development of verbal and written reports. Apply ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas, maintain focus in a rapidly paced environment with changing priorities, and work professionally with partners from diverse expert backgrounds. In addition, will support technical working groups, conduct meta-analysis of technology developments, understand technology roadmaps, foster relationships with stakeholders, and maintain awareness of state-of-the-art developments. Qualifications Required:
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field
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