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Albuquerque, NM
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
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.
The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!
Timeline for intern selection:
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will learn and gain experience through providing analytic and management analysis support for important Navy acquisition activities. Duties will include exposure to and participation in policy and program research, light data analysis, and development of presentations for senior leadership, focusing on undersea platforms and strategic deterrent activities.
You will directly support scientists and engineers perform characterization of space systems. This will include detailed payload characterization through open source research, assist in assessment activities, and enhance assessment tools. Practical experience with optics or antennae and software experience such as Matlab, Labview, C++, and/or Visual Basic are a plus, but not a requisite. This internship requires the ability to study and evaluate scientific publications for reliability and relevancy.
The ideal candidate should have a healthy interest in optical, radio, and aerospace technologies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
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.
The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!
Timeline for intern selection:
- Applications can be submitted and will be reviewed until 13 November 2026.
- Interviews will be ongoing and conclude by 18 December 2026.
- Offers/decisions will be extended by 28 December 2026.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will learn and gain experience through providing analytic and management analysis support for important Navy acquisition activities. Duties will include exposure to and participation in policy and program research, light data analysis, and development of presentations for senior leadership, focusing on undersea platforms and strategic deterrent activities.
You will directly support scientists and engineers perform characterization of space systems. This will include detailed payload characterization through open source research, assist in assessment activities, and enhance assessment tools. Practical experience with optics or antennae and software experience such as Matlab, Labview, C++, and/or Visual Basic are a plus, but not a requisite. This internship requires the ability to study and evaluate scientific publications for reliability and relevancy.
The ideal candidate should have a healthy interest in optical, radio, and aerospace technologies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- US Citizenship required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Operations Research or other technical or programmatic field
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with a bility to synthesize data and communicate clearly via written and verbal means
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to communicate to decision makers
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, seeking support from team members when required
- Ability to report to designated work location in Albuquerque, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer
Desired Qualifications:
- Proactive interest in learning new skills and engaging new challenges
- Strong customer service skills, with interest in proactively anticipating and addressing client needs
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