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Systems Planning & Analysis · 4 months ago

Technical Project Lead

positionChantilly, Virginia
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking a Technical Project Lead to support a DoD office in the development of rapid prototyping effects focused on Long Range Fires, requiring a strong background in Systems Engineering and DoD acquisition.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Prioritize, orchestrate, and ensure high-quality completion of critical tasks in support of overall project execution
Track/manage technical tasks in support of overall project execution
Oversee a cross functional team composed of Government, National Lab, and Industry performers
Oversee and direct Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) to inform Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) development and validation of requirements
Represent project team at Program Reviews, to include System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)
Oversee Systems Engineering (SE) development and execution
Leverage hypersonics expertise to inform prototyping design

Qualification

DoD acquisition experienceSystems EngineeringHypersonics expertise’s degree in engineeringOral communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationCreativityInitiative

Required

Active TS/SCI with SCI and SAP eligibility
Minimum 10 years of DoD acquisition experience
Bachelor's degree in a science/engineering/electrical or computer related field
Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, IC, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative, and require minimal supervision
Ability to work both independently and in teams to meet mission objectives
Capability to track and coordinate multiple simultaneous efforts
Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS
Able to effectively communicate and exchange information with peers and senior personnel; good oral and written communication skills
Reports to designated work location in Chantilly, VA, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Preferred

Master's degree or higher in a science/engineering/electrical or computer related field
Familiarity with hypersonics

Company

Systems Planning & Analysis

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Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs.
dateFounded in 1972
location
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.spa.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-10-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Rich Sawchak
Chief Executive Officer
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Bruce Phillips
Vice President, Emerging Markets Growth
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Recent News

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A pair of CEO transitions and more leadership moves across the market
2025-12-13
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SPA Appoints Mark Adams as New Chief Capability Officer
2025-12-08
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SPA makes another acquisition to build simulation and wargaming capabilities
2025-10-10
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