Combat Medical Technologist Job Listing at SPA in Arlington, VA (Job ID 20335)

Description

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 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. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future. SPA has an immediate need for a Combat Medical Technologist to support the development and management of current and planned programs at the intersection of chemistry, biochemistry, and bioengineering (onsite in Arlington, VA). Responsibilities The candidate will support a government Program Manager at DARPA BTO in the development and management of programs. Provide rigorous technical evaluation to ensure proposed solutions are valid, feasible, and aligned with mission needs. Lead the development and maintenance of a high-quality, high-integrity data pipeline, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and accessibility. Identify and resolve technical challenges, serving as a critical problem solver across projects and domains. Apply firsthand operational insight from the Ukrainian conflict, applying real-world experience to inform solution development and strategic decisions. Support program planning, execution, and delivery of combat casualty care solutions. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineers, medical professionals, and military stakeholders. Monitor program milestones, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes. Facilitate communication between technical teams and end-users in military medical settings. Support field testing and validation of medical technologies in simulated and actual combat environments. Prepare technical reports, briefings, and documentation for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Lead risk management and quality assurance processes for mission-critical medical systems. Qualifications Required: Master's degree; preferred in Robotic Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Sciences 5+ years of experience in developing technology for military medicine, emergency medicine, or trauma care settings Strong understanding of battlefield medical protocols and triage procedures Proven ability to conduct rigorous technical evaluations and solution validation Experience with data pipeline development and management Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Active Secret clearance Able to work fully onsite based on client needs Desired: Direct experience with technology development and deployment in war zones or combat environments Recent operational experience in Ukraine or similar high-intensity conflict zones Experience or certifications in tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) or similar programs Experience with medical device development and regulatory processes Knowledge of military acquisition processes and defense contracting Technical expertise in data analytics and pipeline architecture Advanced degree in relevant technical field Desire to make a direct and significant impact on warfighter survivability through innovative medical technology solutions informed by current operational realities Demonstrated experience with current conflict environments, particularly the Ukrainian conflict

Qualifications

Required: Master's degree; preferred in Robotic Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Sciences 5+ years of experience in developing technology for military medicine, emergency medicine, or trauma care settings Strong understanding of battlefield medical protocols and triage procedures Proven ability to conduct rigorous technical evaluations and solution validation Experience with data pipeline development and management Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Active Secret clearance Able to work fully onsite based on client needs Desired: Direct experience with technology development and deployment in war zones or combat environments Recent operational experience in Ukraine or similar high-intensity conflict zones Experience or certifications in tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) or similar programs Experience with medical device development and regulatory processes Knowledge of military acquisition processes and defense contracting Technical expertise in data analytics and pipeline architecture Advanced degree in relevant technical field Desire to make a direct and significant impact on warfighter survivability through innovative medical technology solutions informed by current operational realities Demonstrated experience with current conflict environments, particularly the Ukrainian conflict

Responsibilities

The candidate will support a government Program Manager at DARPA BTO in the development and management of programs. Provide rigorous technical evaluation to ensure proposed solutions are valid, feasible, and aligned with mission needs. Lead the development and maintenance of a high-quality, high-integrity data pipeline, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and accessibility. Identify and resolve technical challenges, serving as a critical problem solver across projects and domains. Apply firsthand operational insight from the Ukrainian conflict, applying real-world experience to inform solution development and strategic decisions. Support program planning, execution, and delivery of combat casualty care solutions. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineers, medical professionals, and military stakeholders. Monitor program milestones, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes. Facilitate communication between technical teams and end-users in military medical settings. Support field testing and validation of medical technologies in simulated and actual combat environments. Prepare technical reports, briefings, and documentation for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Lead risk management and quality assurance processes for mission-critical medical systems.