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About the Role
About You
- Minimum 15 years of experience in technical, managerial or scientific fields with expert credentials.
- 10+ years of extensive experience with one or more DARPA programs.
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions on R&D engineering problems.
- Experience in advanced techniques and practices in a scientific or technological discipline.
- Ability to work fully onsite based on client needs.
- Expertise in Quantum, Optics, Photonics, Physics, Materials, AI/ML, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Human Performance.
- Graduate degree in a STEM field with published articles.
- Program Management Professional or equivalent certification.
- Prior experience as a DARPA Program Manager or SETA contractor.
- Experience managing R&D programs from inception to closeout.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs. We deliver timely, objective, and rigorous analysis, helping to solve our US and Allies' most challenging problems. Powered by a wide-ranging set of differentiated capabilities, SPA is known for deep expertise in operational and programmatic areas. We enable our best and brightest teams to focus on the issue at hand, amplifying their mission-centric experience with our suite of leading-edge software tools, which are designed to customize every solution we deliver. As a longtime trusted agent, SPA is known for Executing with Excellence. Our five-decade history of providing documented, exceptional quality is the foundation of the trust we establish with each client. Far from being a generic service provider, SPA is well known for innovative approaches that address each client’s unique needs with the expertise and attention they require. SPA's awards include GovCon Contractor of the Year in 2022, Washington Post Top Workplace consecutively since 2014, and Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion for the past seven consecutive years. We are growing rapidly, proud to be the service provider, teaming partner, and employer of choice. Join us!