Full-Stack Software Engineer

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.!

The Space Systems Group, 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 near-term need for a Full-Stack Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer at SPA, you will be assigned to support the Space Systems Command Program Office developing software solutions to perform cyber operations in defense of the US Space Force’s mission systems.

Using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to implement a DevSecOps approach, you will enable the rapid development and shipment of software solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground- and space-based cyber adversarial threats.

You will be expected to understand and apply the best practices and standards for secure software development and deployment as set forth by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 policies and procedures.

You will be expected to design, develop, test, integrate, and deploy software in accordance with the concepts and techniques defined by the 12 Factor App development practices (, cloud native (, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF).

As Full-Stack Software Engineer your responsibilities will include :

• Preparing and participating in Agile and / or DevSecOps ceremonies.
• Demonstrating expertise and implementing Test Driven Development (TDD) and / or Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) practices that meet a minimum of 80 percent or more coverage of the code base.
• Implementing linting to evaluate code for programmatic and stylistic errors and conducting unit testing to test all pieces of code.
• Adhering to the organization’s definition of Done / Ready. The code has been written, peer reviewed, merged into the main branch, successfully passed a complete set of automated tests, tagged with a version within the source code configuration management tool, and deployed into an artifact repository.
• Providing expertise in functional, integration, automated, dynamic, and static security and testing for code development.
• Demonstrating expertise operating in accordance with agile principals, such as epic, feature, user story, story, task, enabler, spike, etc.
• Testing changes and remediate all known security issues before committing them into the Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline and document all testing scenarios applied against the change.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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.

Salary pay range : 140k - 190k

Qualifications

About the Must Haves

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience performing Full-Stack Software Engineering for complex applications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant STEM from an accredited institution
• Must be a US Citizen and possess a current Top Secret Clearance
• Your resume must demonstrate experience : Using front-end technologies, back-end technologies, and databasesProficiency designing and implementing microservices architecturesEvidence of working in Agile development environments and the associated ceremoniesFamiliarity with cyber operations concepts and requirementsConsistently producing high-quality code resulting in robust, secure, and reliable softwareProof of optimizing software performanceUnderstanding concepts of security by design in software developmentFamiliarity with Test-Driven DevelopmentReceptive to user feedbackProficiency with the following tools / technologies : C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Angular, React, , Jest, GitLab, SQL

About the Desired

At least one or more of the following certifications : SAFe, AWS Developer, or equivalent

SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.

We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.