Cross Domain Solution (CDS) SMEPurpose:- The CDS SME will serve as a primary technical representative, supporting coordination across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to ensure alignment with multi-agency security, compliance, and authorization requirements.
Job Description:- Support test integration activities for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications Global (C2BMC-G) system.
- Coordinate with Government and Contractor Program Managers, prime development contractors, external stakeholders, and customers to identify and resolve missile defense challenges and opportunities.
- Support oversight of prime contractor integration of software applications and hardware components in preparation for testing.
- Ensure mission-critical functionality is prioritized and tested in accordance with established program plans, schedules, and fielding requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance for cross-domain architectures, integration activities, and associated security requirements.
- Coordinate with MDA, DIA, and other Government organizations to support cross-domain planning, compliance, authorization, and approval activities.
- Work across internal and external organizations to resolve complex technical issues and accomplish common program objectives.
- Track detailed technical information, actions, risks, and issues independently and as part of an integrated team.
Required Qualifications:- Must have a Master of Science degree in a technical or scientific field and at least 10 years of related experience.
- Must have direct experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and its programs.
- Must have experience coordinating with internal and external organizations to accomplish common technical and program objectives.
- Must have demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage detailed technical information independently and as part of a team.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, Government leadership, members of the Senior Executive Service, and senior military officers.
Desired Qualifications:- Prefer at least 15 years of relevant DoD, MDA, and/or industry experience, including experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- Experience supporting integration and test activities for missile defense-related programs or other complex DoD programs, preferred.
- Experience working within classified and Special Access Program environments, preferred.
Security Requirements:- Must have an Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- Must be eligible for adjudication to SCI and have the ability to maintain required clearance eligibility.
Travel Requirements:- Minimal Travel; 10% or less
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)
Physical Requirements:- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements:Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
