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BTAS, Inc. · 5 months ago

System Architect

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

BTAS, Inc. is a woman-owned small business specializing in IT, Engineering, and Program Management, and they are seeking a System Architect to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) in advancing the United States' space capabilities. The role involves providing engineering and technical advice throughout the acquisition life cycle, assisting with program acquisition efforts, and developing essential documentation to ensure mission success.

FinanceInformation Technology

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for various project and program stages to support the acquisition life cycle

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

Advise and assist on cost, schedule, and performance issues

Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers

Support the presentation of products to internal and external customers

Documentation includes Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results

Develop documentation using the latest applicable government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD)

Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports of individual programs or portfolios as requested

Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes and provide actionable recommendations

Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program including risk identification and mitigation plans

Maintain awareness of current program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program assessments based on identified risks

Combine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reports

Provide advice on technical engagements such as technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, video teleconferences, telecons, working groups, and informational meetings

Maintain broad awareness of all programs and technology development efforts

Assist integrated product teams and establish customer and contractor interfaces

Provide technical and operational insight for mission protection and operations

Recommend solutions for technical anomalies

Develop, deliver, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews

Qualification

ModelingSimulationSpace defense expertiseNational-level studiesTechnical documentationTechnical adviceProgram assessmentsRisk managementCustomer interface

Required

Active TS with SCI eligibility; willing to take a CI polygraph

MA/MS degree and more than 10 years' relevant experience/status

Experience providing modeling and simulation support

Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts (Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities [ANSCC], Space Protection Program [SPP], Space Situational Awareness [SSA], and National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis, as required)

Executive Agent for Space Systems (EASS) expertise in the following areas: detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities

Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies

Expertise and support in leading analysis of alternative and concept of operation-type studies