Today’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals at Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) have a demanding responsibility to sustain the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) that provides unparalleled strategic deterrence capabilities to the warfighter; and, SSP is committed to...

Meet Robert Edwards, the nuclear weapons incident response outreach program manager at Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) in Washington, D.C. In his past life as an enlisted service member for the U.S. Air Force, Edwards supported several mission-critical functions for each of his commands, including...

WASHINGTON – Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) recently implemented Broadened Horizons Program (BHP) 2.0 Leadership Shadowing, providing an opportunity for SSP employees to participate in a unique one-on-one learning experience, spending a full day with a member of senior leadership...

Sometimes, the best way to know if you love something is to try it. That was certainly the case for Zena Melaku, the director of Strategic Systems Programs’ (SSP) Enterprise Business Office (SPEBO)...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Members of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) attended the University of Maryland’s (UMD) Spring Career & Internship Fair from February 26-28, speaking to bright students and promoting the opportunities the command has to offer to the next generation of potential SSP employees...

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) is playing a pivotal role in inspiring the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals. Extracurricular STEM activities are not always present or available in schools across the United States; however, SSP has taken...

KINGS BAY, Ga. – Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) developmental employees contributed key support to an Attack Weapons System (AWS) session at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, where Guided Missile Nuclear Submarine (SSGN) and Ballistic Missile Nuclear Submarine (SSBN) Sailors interfaced with...

Meet Dr. Vanessa Gentzen, the Strategic Systems Programs’ Technical Director and Chief Engineer for Conventional Prompt Strike. Gentzen, a native of northern Virginia, has always had a knack for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Her interest piqued, however, when she took her...

WASHINGTON - Cheers and laughter filled the room as military and senior civilian personnel gave toasts, performed tongue-in-cheek odes about the command, and levied “fines” against tablemates who broke the antiquated and mysterious protocols that govern Navy Mess events during Strategic Systems...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fl. – U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) achieved a major milestone in support of the Navy’s nuclear modernization effort with the validation of Final Operating Capability (FOC) for the Strategic Weapons Systems Ashore (SWS Ashore) facility on Nov. 26...