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BTAS, Inc. · 5 months ago

Senior Space Systems 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 specializing in IT, Engineering, and Program Management, and they are seeking a Senior Space Systems Expert to support Space Systems Command initiatives. The role involves providing technical support for space acquisitions, developing acquisition documentation, preparing reports, and identifying process improvements to enhance space operations and national security.

FinanceInformation Technology

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide Space Acquisition and Technical Support

Assist with space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical guidance at all acquisition life cycle stages

Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration

Advise the government on cost, schedule, and performance matters

Develop and Revise Acquisition Documentation

Draft and update Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documents

Support document presentations to internal and external stakeholders

Ensure compliance with government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD)

Prepare Technical and Programmatic Reports

Provide subject matter expert (SME)-level status reports on individual programs or the portfolio

Identify and Recommend Process Improvements

Analyze and suggest acquisition process enhancements

Develop risk mitigation plans and maintain a government risk program

Monitor Program Execution and Risks

Track program schedules and acquisition implementation

Report requirement shortfalls and assess risks

Maintain and update acquisition reports using program execution data

Support Technical Engagements

Advise on technical meetings, design reviews, conferences, and working groups

Assist integrated product teams and establish customer/contractor interfaces

Maintain broad awareness of program and technology development efforts

Provide Mission Protection and Operational Support

Assess mission protection, operations, and mission data

Recommend solutions for technical anomalies

Conduct impact analyses, audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews

Qualification

Space systems designSpace operations expertiseAcquisition documentationTechnical reportingProcess improvementRisk managementMission protectionTechnical engagementCommunication skills

Required

Active TS with SCI eligibility

Expert in design and development of entire space systems, including subcomponents

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