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BTAS, Inc. · 5 months ago

Senior Systems Space Expert

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$148K/yr - $275K/yr

10+ years exp

BTAS, Inc. is a woman-owned small business focused on delivering IT, Engineering, and Program Management solutions. They are seeking a Senior Systems Space Expert to support the Space Systems Command in advancing the United States's space capabilities, focusing on the development and integration of mission-critical systems for national security.

FinanceInformation Technology

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Support Space Acquisitions and Engineering: Provide technical advice and assistance for projects at any acquisition life cycle stage, including advanced technology, concept development, and integration

Advise on Cost, Schedule, and Performance: Assist the government with acquisition efforts, ensuring efficiency in program execution

Develop and Revise Acquisition Documentation: Draft and update Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documents, including strategies, requirements, evaluations, and reports, using the latest government standards (e.g., MIL-STD)

Provide Technical and Programmatic Reports: Prepare status reports on individual programs or the entire portfolio in coordination with government program managers

Identify and Mitigate Risks: Recommend and implement acquisition process improvements, risk mitigation plans, and programmatic changes as needed. Support the government's risk management program

Monitor Program Execution: Track schedules, assess acquisition implementation, identify requirement shortfalls, and update acquisition reports based on program baselines

Support Technical Engagements: Advise on and participate in technical meetings, design reviews, conferences, working groups, and other engagements. Assist with contractor and customer interface coordination

Mission Protection and Compliance: Provide insight and solutions for mission protection, operational challenges, and technical anomalies. Develop impact analyses, compliance audits, and readiness reviews

Command and Control (C2) Integration: Support ongoing and advanced Command and Control (C2) efforts, ensuring integration with classified portfolios and liaising with Space C2 and Enterprise Ground Services (EGS) program offices

Qualification

Space systems designSpace operations expertiseCommandControl integrationRisk managementAcquisition documentationProgram execution monitoringTechnical engagementTechnical reporting

Required

Active TS with SCI eligibility

Expert in design and development of entire space systems, with a specific focus on spacecraft bus and payloads

Expert in multiple space operations and space control-related fields, including but not limited to orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and control

At least 10 years' experience in this type of position or program is required

MA/MS degree required; however, a BA/BS degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program

The Materiel Leader may also waive the MA/MS requirement