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Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer

SPA

Sep 19
Secret
$135,000 - $195,000
Unspecified
Management
Washington, DC (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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) Group comprises more than 100 staff that provide program and project management, systems and digital engineering, software, test & evaluation, product support, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT support to more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects in the Navy's Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and customers in Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Navy's Team Submarine Office.

SPA's IWS Group office is located at 20 M Street in Southeast DC, conveniently down the street from our clients at the Washington Navy Yard. #FC #MC

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Systems Analyst / Engineer to support two fast-paced programs within PEO IWS.

You will provide direct support to the program's Assistant Program Managers (APMs) to ensure that Cybersecurity and Systems Security Engineering objectives are completed throughout the system acquisition lifecycle. You will be responsible for all aspects of the program's cybersecurity. You will lead efforts to bring both systems through the full systems engineering life cycle and to ensure that cybersecurity is integrated into program's System Engineering Technical Reviews and design. You will coordinate and ensure that cybersecurity requirements have been properly allocated to support systems integration and testing and assessing and mitigating system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Additional responsibilities include advising and assisting the ISSO and ISSM with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cyber Ready processes to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO). We expect you to provide educated advice and deliverables to the level of SPA's highest quality standards-delivered on time, error-free, and suitable for the intended purpose.

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. Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $135 - $195k.

Qualifications

Required
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Ability to lead all cyber engineering, cyber development, and program management activities, and taskings across both programs
    • Experience leading, supporting / managing Cybersecurity / System Security Engineering (SSE) working groups; managing and tracking all associated SSE efforts, including cyber compliance, cyber engineering, and program protection
    • Ability to work from SPA's 20 M St. office in DC at least three days per week and potentially up to full time depending upon client needs
    • Experience working in a Navy / US Government acquisition program office environment
    • At least 7 years of experience providing information assurance, system security engineering, or operational support to the DoD, including supporting information operations, cyber operations, system administration, and systems security
    • Possess DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III Certification
    • Must hold and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

    Desired Qualifications:
    • Master's degree
    • Experience with Magic Draw/Cameo, Model-Based Systems Engineering, UML/SySML
    • Understanding of the DoD's Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides objective & high-caliber work in national defense & homeland security programs. Our reputation is based on more than three decades of excellence confronting asymmetric threats against the security of the United States, conducting circumspect analysis, & creating long-range strategies. SPA is a privately-held company. Over 450 SPA employees blend professional skills & experience with initiative to provide clients with creative & relevant work.
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