Enterprise Architect

Systems Planning and Analysis

About The Position

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 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.! The Space Systems Group (SSG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower! SPA has an immediate need for a Enterprise Architect/Deputy Chief Engineer. The Enterprise Architect/Deputy Chief Engineer is responsible for the execution, coordination, and operational effectiveness of the Systems Engineering Division. Supporting the Chief Engineer, this role ensures the platform’s technical vision is translated into actionable plans, executed with discipline, and delivered on time. While remaining technically grounded, the Deputy Chief Engineer focuses on organizing, integrating, and driving execution across all systems engineering functions, including Platform Architecture, Platform Test, Cybersecurity, Account Management Services, and Configuration & Data Management. This role ensures that priorities are clear, work is aligned, and teams are operating efficiently to meet mission and program objectives. The Deputy Chief Engineer leads the day-to-day management of the division, holding teams accountable to standards, timelines, and outcomes. This role is essential to maintaining engineering rigor, ensuring obligations are met, and enabling the Chief Engineer to focus on technical direction and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited institution
10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience leading or managing multi‑disciplinary systems engineering teams, including workload planning, execution oversight, and performance accountability
Proven ability to translate technical direction or architectural vision into structured plans, schedules, tasking, and measurable execution outcomes
Hands‑on background applying systems engineering rigor, including requirements management, verification and validation, configuration control, and quality assurance of engineering artifacts
Experience optimizing engineering workflows and cross‑team coordination, ensuring alignment, timely delivery, and efficient integration with operations and stakeholder organizations
Established track record managing engineering backlogs, risks, dependencies, and administrative enablers (tooling, licenses, access), ensuring uninterrupted engineering execution

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Systems Engineering Division workforce, overseeing personnel, workload distribution, and execution across all branches
Translate the Chief Engineer’s architectural vision and technical priorities into executable plans, schedules, and tasking across the division
Establish and enforce execution discipline, ensuring all engineering activities are tracked, aligned, and completed on time and to standard
Manage division-wide backlog, priorities, and tasking, ensuring resources are focused on the highest-value efforts aligned to program needs
Drive accountability across teams, ensuring commitments are met and performance expectations are upheld
Oversee quality control of engineering outputs, including documentation, trade studies, test artifacts, and configuration management deliverables
Optimize workflows, processes, and coordination across branches to improve efficiency, reduce friction, and enhance overall team performance
Ensure all systems engineering rigor is consistently applied, including requirements traceability, verification and validation, and configuration control
Manage administrative and operational aspects of the division, including tooling, licenses, access, integration support, and external dependencies
Coordinate cross-functional integration with Platform Operations and other stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts are executable and aligned
Maintain visibility into division performance, risks, and progress, providing clear status and actionable insights to the Chief Engineer and Platform PM
Foster team development, engagement, and growth, maximizing the effectiveness and potential of all personnel within the division