Cyber Acquisition Project Lead

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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a Cyber Acquisition Project Lead.

Responsibilities:

Seeking a highly experienced Lead Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) professional to support a key government Project Manager to work with technical SETA SMEs as an interface between government leadership and contractors, assist in managing team workflows while providing technical, cost, and schedule expertise. Position advises on the full acquisition lifecycle for rapid prototyping and transition to operations and sustainment of end-to-end Cyber Kill chains -including Statement of Work (SOW) development, risk management, and contractor performance evaluation. Organize and influence a diverse community of experts from across the Operations, Acquisition and Intelligence Communities to set technical direction.

• Guide the development of acquisition documents such as SOWs, Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Source Selection Plans (SSPs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Assist the government with evaluating contractor performance at milestone reviews, assessing technical requirements compliance and deliverable quality.
• Advise Government Project Managers (GPMs) on program cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and track impacts on mission objectives.
• Work with SETA team balance workload, priorities, and staffing across critical acquisition and SME roles.
• Support documentation and organization of architecture definition, requirements allocation, and test planning.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI with ability to obtain Special Access Program -- Polygraph desired
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field or equivalent professional experience
• 15-20+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or Acquisition, typically within the NRO, IC, or DoW sectors
• Expertise in DoW 5000.02, JCIDS, acquisition regulations, and Other Transaction Contracting
• Familiar with Program Management tooks, Digital Engineering, MBSE tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, DOORS)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster alignment among diverse teams that are geographically separated
• Prepare and deliver executive level briefings, reports, and summary papers; explain complex concepts in relatively simple language; summarize key decisions; and provide recommendations supported by analysis
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing plans and high-paced day-to-day workload
• Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, VA, in a secure SCIF/SAPF space, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Desired Qualifications:

• • Polygraph
  • Professional certifications: PMP, DAWIA (Level III), or INCOSE