Submarine Electrical Systems

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 AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction.  Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.  Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.#FC #Dice

Responsibilities

SPA is seeking an outgoing, detail-oriented, self-starter to provide technical and programmatic support to the SSN In-Service Program Office (PMS392). The Technical Program Analyst (TPA) will play a key role in supporting the Fleet and Technical Support APM within PMS 392, responsible for providing technical guidance to the in-service submarine Fleet as a Submarine Electrical Systems specialist. Specifically, this role will act as the primary point of contact for coordination between Submarine Fleet stakeholders, the NAVSEA and other Program Offices, and the NAVSUP and technical communities to resolve complex maintenance and material issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and troubleshoot submarine electrical and HM&E systems; support maintenance, modernization, and resolution of complex technical issues across all in-service submarine classes.
• Exercise delegated technical authority, applying systems engineering, Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) practices throughout system sustainment and performance-improvement efforts.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including manuals, maintenance procedures, system-health reports, Departure from Specification (DFS), Logistics Assistance Requeste (LAR), and program reports and briefings.
• Coordinate engineering projects, stakeholders, meetings, records, and action items while supporting SUB-E57 leadership and staying current with relevant technologies.

This position is onsite at Washington Navy Yard in DC. Up to 10% travel (CONUS/OCONUS) is expected with this position dependent on client needs. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in engineering technology, business, or a related field, or 10+ years as a submarine E-Division leading petty officer or chief in lieu of a degree.
• Ten years or more of relevant experience with U.S. Navy Modernization and Submarine systems
• Working knowledge of configuration management and modernization/alteration ILS processes and tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to optimize logistics and supply chain processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with DoW and DSP Policy and Instructions for Submarine Modernizations.
• Working knowledge of Navy correspondence and records management requirements, including security classification and handling restrictions; and Navy correspondence.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and navigate rapidly changing circumstances
• The ideal candidate is a former senior submarine E-Div, Electricians-mate CPO (EMC+)

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 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, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $135,000.00/Yr.