Senior SSA Operations Engineer

BTAS, Inc.

$135K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in operational-level engineering support for SSA units.
  • Master's degree required or Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Deep understanding of space situational awareness operations and data analysis.
  • Experience in drafting and updating acquisition documentation.
  • Proficient in risk management and process improvement recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance through all stages of space acquisitions.
  • Draft and ensure compliance of acquisition documents.
  • Prepare subject matter expert-level program reports.
  • Analyze acquisition processes for continuous improvement.
  • Monitor program execution and assess potential risks.
  • Support technical engagements and maintain stakeholder communication.
  • Assess mission operations and recommend technical solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including paid time off.
  • Health coverage for full-time employees.
  • 401K plan with generous company match.
  • Federal holidays observed.
Full Job Description
POSITION: Senior SSA Operations Engineer
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
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 guidance at all acquisition life cycle stages.
    • Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration.
    • Advise the government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
  • 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 status reports on individual programs or the portfolio.
  • 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 using program execution data.
  • Support Technical Engagements
    • Advise on technical meetings, design reviews, conferences, and working groups.
    • Assist integrated product teams and establish customer/contractor interfaces.
    • Maintain broad awareness of program and technology development efforts.
  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrates ability to provide operational-level engineering support to fielding weapon system operational SSA units.
  • Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of space situational awareness operations execution, data gathering, data analysis, anomaly resolution, and tactic, technique and procedure (TTP) development and modification.
  • 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: $135,000 - $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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