Senior Operations Engineer

BTAS, Inc.

$161K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree required
  • 10+ years of experience in space operations or related programs
  • Expertise in space control mission area
  • Expertise in highly classified space systems, including ground and C2 systems
  • Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical advice for all project stages in the acquisition life cycle
  • Advise on cost, schedule, and performance metrics
  • Revise or draft JCIDS and acquisition documentation
  • Draft SME-level technical or programmatic status reports
  • Identify improvements in acquisition processes and risk management
  • Monitor current program schedules and assess risks
  • Support integrated product teams and technical engagements

Benefits

  • Paid time off and federal holidays
  • Health coverage
  • 401K plan with generous company match
  • Comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees
Full Job Description
POSITION: Senior Operations Engineer
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice for all project stages in the acquisition life cycle, including advanced technology and integration activities.
  • Advise on cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and other acquisition documentation, supporting presentations to stakeholders.
  • Provide draft SME-level technical or programmatic status reports as requested.
  • Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes and risk management.
  • Maintain current program schedule awareness, monitor acquisitions, report shortfalls, and assess programs based on risks.
  • Advise on technical engagements such as meetings, design reviews, and conferences; support integrated product teams.
  • Provide insights for mission protection and operations, develop solutions for technical issues, and evaluate impact analyses and audits.
  • Support modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A); develop Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures.
  • Provide lifecycle logistics support from development to system disposition, including systems engineering and integrated logistics.
  • Develop product support requirements documents and refine support strategies with cross-functional teams.
  • Manage support functions for fielded systems' readiness and operational capability.
  • Implement twelve Product Support Elements (PSEs), manage military airlift cargo using government networks.
  • Develop and maintain technical order management and maintenance activities, aligning with government acquisition strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BA/BS degree is required.
  • Requires 10 or more years' experience in this type of position or program.
  • Must be an expert in space control mission area.
  • Must be an expert in highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts, development, build, and test).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may 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: $161,000-$181,000 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.

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