POSITION: Critical Senior GND System Engineer
LOCATION: Dulles, VA
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Space Acquisition and Technical Support
  • Assist with space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical support across all project stages.
  • Support program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration.
  • Advise the government on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Develop and Revise Acquisition Documentation
  • Draft and update Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documents.
  • Support document presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).
• Prepare Technical and Programmatic Reports
  • Provide subject matter expert (SME)-level technical and program status reports.
• Identify and Recommend Process Improvements
  • Analyze and suggest acquisition process enhancements.
  • Develop risk mitigation plans and maintain a government risk program.
• Monitor Program Execution and Risks
  • Track program schedules and acquisition implementation.
  • Report requirement shortfalls and assess risks.
  • Maintain and update acquisition reports.
• Support Technical Engagements
  • Advise on technical meetings, design reviews, conferences, and working groups.
  • Assist with integrated product teams and establish customer/contractor interfaces.
• Provide Mission Protection and Operational Support
  • Assess mission protection, operations, and mission data.
  • Recommend solutions for technical anomalies.
  • Conduct impact analyses, audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
• Support Command and Control (C2) Integration
  • Provide technical expertise for ongoing and advanced C2 efforts.
  • Ensure integration between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified programs.
• Provide Cybersecurity Support
  • Support cybersecurity in compliance with DoDI 8500.01.
  • Advise on cyber techniques, mission partner responsibilities, and activities.
  • Facilitate cybersecurity working groups and related meetings.
• Manage Cybersecurity Authorizations and Testing
  • Track and manage program Authority to Operate, Test, and Connect.
  • Support cyber testing, document findings, and recommend corrective actions per Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert in ACAT-like classified space control ground and C2 systems
• Expert in developing and documenting ACAT-like program ground architectures including but not limited to DoDAF architecture views and Information Support Plans
• Highly knowledgeable in the fields of DoD Information Assurance design, testing, certification, and accreditation
• At least 10 years' experience in this type of position or program is required. MA/MS degree required; however, a BA/BS degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program. The Materiel Leader may also waive the MA/MS requirement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not supervise the work of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

TRAVEL:
Little if any travel is required.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE:
BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

SALARY RANGE: $190,000 - $200,000 Annual Salary

BTAS BENEFITS:
A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.