Summary
Nuclear Stockpile Expert
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.
The SLA Analysis Group's mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.
SPA has a near-term need for an experienced nuclear enterprise expert to support stockpile management for our customer in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
The Nuclear Stockpile Expert will provide guidance and recommendations to the Government team on all nuclear stockpile issues and requirements that affect Air Force strategic deterrence efforts and policy. This includes coordination with DoD and other agencies involving the nuclear enterprise, stockpile, weapon systems, and the sustainment thereof. The NSE will conduct technical research and attend various stakeholder engagements in order to inform and support Government senior leader decisions via point papers, decision briefs, and various forums.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree and 10 years' experience in DoD nuclear enterprise management organizations
- Recent advanced experience with nuclear stockpile stewardship activities and requirements at all levels of USG
- Recent work involving coordination of nuclear enterprise issues across DoD and other agencies
- Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree and 15 years' experience in DoD nuclear enterprise management organizations
- Recent experience working in complex environments while managing disparate goals and reporting priorities
- Top Secret clearance
Pay Range Information
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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000.00/Yr.
Job Description
Nuclear Stockpile Expert
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.
The SLA Analysis Group's mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.
SPA has a near-term need for an experienced nuclear enterprise expert to support stockpile management for our customer in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
The Nuclear Stockpile Expert will provide guidance and recommendations to the Government team on all nuclear stockpile issues and requirements that affect Air Force strategic deterrence efforts and policy. This includes coordination with DoD and other agencies involving the nuclear enterprise, stockpile, weapon systems, and the sustainment thereof. The NSE will conduct technical research and attend various stakeholder engagements in order to inform and support Government senior leader decisions via point papers, decision briefs, and various forums.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree and 10 years' experience in DoD nuclear enterprise management organizations
- Recent advanced experience with nuclear stockpile stewardship activities and requirements at all levels of USG
- Recent work involving coordination of nuclear enterprise issues across DoD and other agencies
- Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree and 15 years' experience in DoD nuclear enterprise management organizations
- Recent experience working in complex environments while managing disparate goals and reporting priorities
- Top Secret clearance
Pay Range Information
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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000.00/Yr.
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