Directed Energy SME (Part-Time)

Location: Remote - USA

Category: Engineering & Technical Services

Tags: Sea, Land, Air Division (SLAD), Secret

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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted. Comprising over 125 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise in program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), as well as clients in PEO Ships, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).#FC #Dice Responsibilities You will provide part-time Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to the PEO IWS Directed Energy (DE) PAPM on ongoing development, testing, and fielding of DE systems. You will keep program leadership current with the latest developments, including developments that could be critical to future Navy DE weapon system programs. You will represent the program to the Science and Technology (S&T) communities and expertly analyze applicability of DE S&T research for appropriate DE weapon missions and infusing advanced technology into PEO IWS programs. You have the ability to work remote or from SPA's office at 20 M St. in Washington, D.C., however you must be able to travel up to 5-10%. At 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. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range: $85-115/hour. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in STEM field of study; MS is preferred 10+ years of demonstrated expertise with the development, testing, and analysis of the capabilities and performance of directed energy (laser, high-powered microwave) weapons systems DoD Secret clearance or higher and the ability to maintain clearance throughout employment

Responsibilities

You will provide part-time Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to the PEO IWS Directed Energy (DE) PAPM on ongoing development, testing, and fielding of DE systems. You will keep program leadership current with the latest developments, including developments that could be critical to future Navy DE weapon system programs. You will represent the program to the Science and Technology (S&T) communities and expertly analyze applicability of DE S&T research for appropriate DE weapon missions and infusing advanced technology into PEO IWS programs. You have the ability to work remote or from SPA's office at 20 M St. in Washington, D.C., however you must be able to travel up to 5-10%. At 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. Washington D.C. Pay Transparency Salary range: $85-115/hour.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in STEM field of study; MS is preferred 10+ years of demonstrated expertise with the development, testing, and analysis of the capabilities and performance of directed energy (laser, high-powered microwave) weapons systems DoD Secret clearance or higher and the ability to maintain clearance throughout employment