Ground Execution Lead

Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a Ground Execution Lead to support SDA’s mission. Responsibilities include:

• Assists and advises Government Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR)/Agreements Officer’s Representatives (AOR) on DoW acquisitions program planning and execution, to include requirements development and tracking, management of contracts, finance, and risk, and stakeholder engagement.
• Responsible for ensuring PWSA Ground Segment requirements closure, to include terrestrial communication elements, development, test, and integration environments, and HW/SW components transition to operations successfully, and checkout properly with mission operations according to plans.
• Maintains active awareness of baseline requirements, interfaces, and integration touchpoints to ensure the system progresses through all milestones and the Tranches achieve operations, transition, and system closure.
• Supports all coordination and troubleshooting to ensure the PWSA Ground Segment transitions to operations physically and virtually.
• Ensures all documentation, infrastructure, operational environments, workstations, licensing, and displays are appropriately configured and running as designed.
• Works closely with mission operations to support CONOPS execution across Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P).
• Provides expertise across the entire Systems Engineering cycle; applies problem solving skills to identify and respond to system gaps proactively.

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with satellite and ground systems
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
• Strong experience in DoW acquisitions program planning and execution
• Experience with different cost types and fixed price contracts, FAR/DFARS compliance, and supplier and subcontractor performance oversight
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
• TS Clearance required. Must be able to obtain/maintain SCI; #qinetiqclearedjob

• Master’s degree in STEM or related discipline
• 15 years’ experience with satellite and ground systems

The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $210,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.