POSITION: System Architect
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS with SCI eligibility; willing to take a CI polygraph
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 support across all stages of the acquisition life cycle.
- Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
- Advise and assist the government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
- Draft and revise Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers.
- Assist with presenting acquisition and technical documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop documents such as capability requirements, acquisition strategies, technical evaluations, system specifications, training materials, and reports using the latest government guidance.
- Provide technical and programmatic status reports on individual programs or portfolios upon request.
- Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes, technical approaches, and organizational structures.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a government risk management program, including risk identification and mitigation planning.
- Monitor program schedules, acquisition implementation, and risks. Maintain and update acquisition reports by aligning execution data with baselines.
- Advise the government program manager on technical engagements, including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, conferences, and working groups.
- Maintain awareness of all programs and technology development efforts within the portfolio.
- Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish relationships with customers and contractors.
- Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments.
- Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and support audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
- Provide modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) and architecture development support for Space Protection and Space Control missions.
- Define and develop mission area architectures, force packaging, and courses of action for evaluation.
- Demonstrate proficiency in MS&A tools to provide analysis, advice, and interpretation of results.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience providing modeling and simulation support
- Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts (Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities (ANSCC), Space Protection Program (SPP), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis, as required
- Executive Agent for Space Systems (EASS) expertise in the following areas: detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities
- Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies
- Expertise and support in leading analysis of alternative and concept of operation type studies
- This position must be a SME Recognized Industry Leader
- BS/BA degree is required
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: $188,000 - $191,000 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.
