Systems Engineer
 Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. | |
 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
 Apr 01, 2026 | |
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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 (JOID) 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. JOID assists the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading edge technologies to counter WMD in support of Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and transitioning these technologies to military services CCMDs. SPA provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat and Countering Threat Network technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations. We have an immediate need for a Systems Engineer to provide onsite support for DTRA out of Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. Responsibilities The candidate will support the DTRA Counter WMD Technologies (CX) Department and the Hardened and Deeply Buried Targets (CXH) Division. As part of a cross-functional team of technical analysts, the candidate will assist DTRA program managers, performers, and customers in the development, demonstration, and transition of innovative capabilities. Key responsibilities include supporting the entire system lifecycle-from concept development through implementation, operational use, and decommissioning. This role will leverage interdisciplinary approaches to evaluate and optimize system functionality, including areas such as operational concepts, requirements definition, system architecture, alternatives analysis, modeling and simulation, integration, technical assessment, risk evaluation, cost analysis, testing, and process improvement. Will identify potential system challenges, applying quantitative methods and scientific analyses to predict outcomes and assess risks. Develop solutions to enhance functionality and operational efficiency by analyzing all system elements-such as personnel, hardware, software, facilities, policies, and procedures-in a comprehensive, integrated manner. The role may involve 10-15% travel to support program objectives and to deliver reports or presentations. Qualifications Required:
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