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Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
Unspecified
Unspecified
Aerospace and Aviation
Lorton, VA (On-Site/Office)
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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
JOID assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading edge technologies to counter WMD in support of Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and transitioning these technologies to military services CCMDs. SPA provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat and Countering Threat Network technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations.
We have a near-term need for a STEM intern to provide onsite support out of SPA's Lorton, VA Facility (near Fort Belvoir).
Responsibilities
We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is actively pursuing a degree in Physics or Engineering to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of DTRA Research & Development program concerning fundamental research into space weather. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations, technical reports, and discussions. This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed. Timeline for this job opportunity: We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a 2025 start date.
Qualifications
Required:
Desired:
"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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
JOID assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading edge technologies to counter WMD in support of Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and transitioning these technologies to military services CCMDs. SPA provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat and Countering Threat Network technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations.
We have a near-term need for a STEM intern to provide onsite support out of SPA's Lorton, VA Facility (near Fort Belvoir).
Responsibilities
We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is actively pursuing a degree in Physics or Engineering to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of DTRA Research & Development program concerning fundamental research into space weather. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations, technical reports, and discussions. This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed. Timeline for this job opportunity: We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a 2025 start date.
Qualifications
Required:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
- Articulate a willingness to learn program/organizational processes and procedures.
- Demonstrate creative thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to delve into technical details and translate those into findings and recommendations.
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Desired:
- Strong programming skills - coding experience in C++, FORTRAN, and/or Python.
- Capable of obtaining and maintaining an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI Clearance.
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