Job Locations US-CA-San Diego

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.

SPA’s Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) Group develops and employs simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. ORCA analysts apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to identify and analyze trends in big data to solve real-world problems. ORCA software engineers and cyber security professionals develop, build, and deploy custom hardware and software solutions to meet our client's toughest challenges.

The successful candidate will participate in project teams to:

• Assist in the analysis of the performance of DoD programs and systems.
• Conduct data collection and specification reviews.
• Assist in the design and develop system-of-systems models using commercial and proprietary MBSE tools and execute modeling and simulation analysis.
• Perform post-processing data analysis and interpretation.
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables to include presentations and written reports of findings and recommendations.
• Participate in customer meetings and briefings.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work on-site in San Diego, CA up to full time, depending upon client needs
• BS in Math, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, Data Science, or a related field
• Data analysis experience using modeling and simulation (M&S) tools via academia, industry, government, or military service
• Ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret clearance and maintain a TS clearance throughout employment

Desired Qualification

• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills; a short technical presentation will be part of the interview process
• Ability to be collaborate within and across project teams
• Ability to develop and apply logical and methodical analytic approaches to problem solving
• Familiarity or experience with analysis using commercial MBSE tools (e.g. Cameo, MagicDraw, Sparks EA)

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. California, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $80,000.00/Yr.

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