Booz Allen Hamilton · 6 days ago
Space Domain Awareness Technical Director
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $303K/yr
12+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Technical Director to lead the technical design, development, and integration of a complex, large-scale space program. The Technical Director will be responsible for the end-to-end architectural integrity and serve as the principal technical authority, ensuring all software components meet mission requirements and maintaining the program's technical integrity.
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Responsibilities
Lead the architectural design and technical roadmap for a space program, ensuring all software components work together seamlessly to meet mission requirements
Serve as the primary technical interface between program management, government stakeholders, and a diverse team of engineers, contractors, and partners
Define system requirements and decompose them into actionable, verifiable specifications for various software subsystems
Conduct trade studies and architectural analyses to evaluate design alternatives and make critical decisions that balance performance, cost, and risk
Ensure the program's technical integrity, including managing interfaces, resolving technical conflicts, and overseeing verification and validation efforts across the system lifecycle
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in space systems, satellite operations, and data analytics to innovate and maintain a competitive edge
Mentor and guide a team of senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving
Represent the program's technical vision in briefings and reviews with senior leadership and external partners
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience with software and solutions engineering for the DoD or IC
10+ years of experience in a systems engineering lead role on a development program
5+ years of experience with systems engineering, requirements decomposition, and the application of Agile practices, principles, and patterns
Knowledge of enterprise-scale architecture and the application to Cloud platform transformation
Ability to conduct technology assessments and market analysis
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with executive-level briefing materials and delivery
Ability to lead technical teams, manage complex interfaces, and resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a technology field
Agile Scrum Master or SAFe certification
Preferred
Experience with Astrodynamics modeling and Space Domain Awareness
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience with digital engineering and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Master's degree
AWS Certification
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Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
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2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
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