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SAIC · 4 days ago

Space Technology Advisor

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Space Technology Advisor with a strong background in Space Technology to support the Principal Director, Space Technology in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. The role involves managing and executing Department of War Space Technology initiatives and supporting strategic planning activities to inform investment decisions.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support PD, Space Technology in project management and execution for Space Tech program elements

Coordinate with other Technical Area Leads on technical and programmatic issues and opportunities

Develop and/or provide input and recommendations to abstracts, briefs, information papers, and whitepapers

Support Space Technology initiatives including development of strategy, issue papers, briefings, and funding options and alternatives for senior DoW Leadership

Evaluate technical approaches and proposals for Space Technology projects

Support Government oversight of prototyping facilities that demonstrate at-scale the system-level benefits of innovations in the Space Technology domain

Engage stakeholder community across Services, industry, and academia to identify technologies, applications and strategies that align with Space Technology operational and strategic objectives

Support Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Request for Solutions (RFS) development, proposal evaluation, and award processes

Review, identify gaps, and work with government and non-government standard development organizations to recommend updates to standards from a DoW perspective

Qualification

Space Technology expertiseTechnology developmentHardware prototypingAdvanced PropulsionSatellite CommunicationsTechnical review coordinationBriefing preparationDoW organizational knowledgeInter-office coordinationCommunication protocolsPlanningCoordination

Required

U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance

Degree(s) in an engineering discipline or related field. BS and 14 years of experience; Master's and 12 years of experience; PhD and 9 years of experience

Experience with technology development and hardware prototyping

Experience in preparing, coordinating, and presenting briefings

Demonstrated knowledge of the DoW organizational structure and budgeting process, OSW inter-office coordination, and communication protocols

Experience with Advanced Propulsion or Satellite Communications

Experience with Space Technology capabilities and trends

Experience in planning and coordination of technical reviews, panels, or similar meetings with diverse participants