Technologies and Experimentation Integrator

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 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.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Technologies and Experimentation Integrator to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The Technologies and Experimentation Integrator will play a pivotal role as a member of the Episodic Pivot to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) (EPIC) Team, accelerating the transition of cutting-edge DARPA technologies to the warfighter. The primary focus on INDOPACOM will act as a crucial bridge between DARPA Program Managers and Combatant Command (COCOM) stakeholders, fostering awareness, advocating for technology adoption, and facilitating their seamless integration into operational environments. The ideal candidate will apply a unique blend of technical expertise, operational understanding, exceptional communication skills, and proven relationship-building abilities. Will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of DARPA programs, strategically coordinating transition activities, diligently tracking financial milestones, and serving as a key liaison between DARPA and INDOPACOM.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in a STEM field
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 4+ years of professional work experience
• Understanding of military structure with experience working in DoD/DARPA or other Federal Level Service
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentations skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of digital communication architectures, with experience communicating across multiple digital architectures
• Experience transitioning technology into operational environments including the integration of R&D programs into CCMD exercises and training events
• Understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and how to integrate with CCMD Exercises
• Ability to implement stakeholder management to cultivate relationships with DARPA Program Managers, INDOPACOM personnel, industry partners, and other key government stakeholders
• Ability to report to Arlington, VA up to full-time based upon client needs

Desired:

• 10+ years of professional work experience
• 2+ years working in an R&D environment or working with DARPA programs
• Understanding of INDOPACOM structure and DARPA relationships; ability to apply knowledge to enable agency inclusion in CCMD Independent Assessment Reports to Congress