Nuclear Surety Program Manager

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 Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Group (SIG) supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in the acquisition of the LGM-35A Sentinel (GBSD) ICBM weapon system. SIG delivers program management, systems engineering, and subject matter expertise to ensure on-time delivery of a safe, secure, and reliable strategic nuclear weapon system. SIG is conducting an immediate hire for a Nuclear Surety Program Manager. 

Responsibilities

As a Nuclear Surety Program Manager, you will be embedded with the government team performing planning and analysis for design and certification activities required for the Sentinel LGM-35A program. Activities include: 

• Development and review of certification artifacts such as the Certification Requirements Plan and Nuclear Certification Impact Statements. 
• Review of Contractor deliverables, to include review on DOORs and CAMEO platforms.
• Participation in program milestone meetings to include Program Management Reviews, System Requirements Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Reviews.
• Communication of Surety Certification needs and status with Sentinel Integrated Product Teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and SAP clearances.
• Ability to work full-time at Hill AFB in Utah, 5 days per week.
• B.S. in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics degree.
• 10 years progressive program management experience.
• Experience with DoW, AF Nuclear Surety policy & processes or equivalent NNSA nuclear safety policy & processes.
• Direct knowledge of AF Nuclear Surety documentation contained in DAFI 63-125, DAFI 91-101, DAFMAN 91-118/119.
• Experience with navigating DOORs and CAMEO. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Previous experience supporting an ACAT I program. 
• Experience supporting DoW Codes and Cryptographic equipment.
• Previous ICBM or SLBM experience. 
• Active TS Clearance.