Strategic Systems Programs (Ssp) employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Strategic Systems Programs (Ssp) in the latest OPM workforce summary, what the average pay looks like, and which occupations make up the largest share of the agency.
What this page helps you check
Use this page when you want a quick feel for the size of Strategic Systems Programs (Ssp), where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Defense.
Largest occupations in Strategic Systems Programs (Ssp)
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Strategic Systems Programs (Ssp).
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Engineering | 302 | $156,406 | 18.4% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 275 | $145,658 | 16.8% |
| Program Management | 99 | $167,556 | 6.0% |
| Quality Assurance | 90 | $98,776 | 5.5% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 83 | $142,718 | 5.1% |
| Security Administration | 71 | $121,183 | 4.3% |
| Aerospace Engineering | 65 | $142,287 | 4.0% |
| Contracting | 62 | $156,951 | 3.8% |
| Information Technology Management | 57 | $141,596 | 3.5% |
| Logistics Management | 39 | $146,581 | 2.4% |
| Human Resources Management | 28 | $131,822 | 1.7% |
| Rigging | 25 | $82,354 | 1.5% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 21 | $87,914 | 1.3% |
| Industrial Engineering | 17 | $130,533 | 1.0% |
| Electronics Engineering | 16 | $134,617 | 1.0% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 | $120,625 | 1.0% |
| Crane Operating | 15 | $84,857 | 0.9% |
| Accounting | 12 | $133,870 | 0.7% |
Where Strategic Systems Programs (Ssp) employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Strategic Systems Programs (Ssp) in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 784 | $159,484 |
| Washington | 293 | $113,361 |
| Georgia | 244 | $103,177 |
| Florida | 124 | $120,765 |
| Colorado | 50 | $136,715 |
| Massachusetts | 48 | $128,043 |
| California | 37 | $152,269 |
| Utah | 20 | $121,489 |
| New York | 12 | $150,662 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).