Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field; or advanced degree with relevant experience.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or 4 years with an advanced degree.
Experience in CONOPS development, requirements development/sell-off, and test planning.
Strong communication skills for technical details with stakeholders.
Experience working with government customers is essential.
Responsibilities
Interface with stakeholders and customers to identify system solutions.
Lead working groups for technical discussions and alignment on solutions.
Develop CONOPs and system architecture for new capabilities.
Conduct trade studies to recommend optimal options based on constraints.
Monitor status and risks of capabilities in development.
Regularly report status and risks to stakeholders and customers.
Identify gaps in utility to develop and mature new capabilities.
Develop and execute system test plans, including verification and validation of systems.
Benefits
12-month contract position with potential for extension or conversion.
W2 employment with full benefits.
Customer and contract-specific training provided.
Onsite position in Pasadena, CA.
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW Must be a US Citizen w/ Active TS/SCI Clearance Duration - 12 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted W2 with full benefits Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided. Location - Pasadena, CA (onsite) The US base pay range for this full-time position is $50-70/hr + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
JOB DESCRIPTION
What You Will Do:
Stakeholder & Customer Interface: The candidate shall interface with various stakeholders and customers to understand their needs and identify appropriate system solutions for a specific domain area.
Working Group Leadership: The candidate shall run a working group to host technical discussions and align on system solutions.
Architecture Development: The candidate shall develop CONOPs (Concepts of Operations) and system architecture for new capabilities.
Trade Studies: The candidate shall run trade studies to identify and recommend the best options, considering technical, cost, and schedule constraints.
Status & Risk Monitoring: The candidate shall monitor and understand the status and risk of capabilities currently in development.
Reporting: The candidate shall communicate status and risk to stakeholders and customers on a regular basis.
Capability Development: The employee shall interface with various stakeholders and customers to understand gaps in utility to develop and mature new capabilities.
Test & Verification: The candidate shall develop and execute system test plans. The candidate shall conduct verification and/or validation of complex systems through test plan execution. The candidate shall review test results for system capabilities. The candidate shall conduct detailed analysis of results to the extent able, or clearly communicate analysis needs to the analyst team and put together final briefing packages for customers.
Requirements: The candidate shall perform requirement development and sell-off.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with CONOPS development, requirements development/sell-off, test planning, and/or test data review.
DESIRED SKILLS
Ability to clearly communicate technical details with stakeholders, both internal and external organizations. Previous experience working with government customers is required.
Previous experience running a small team (1 to 3 others) to execute a test.
Familiarity with data analysis and Agile concepts.
Flexible, self-motivated, and curious.
About Columbus Technologies and Services
Columbus Technologies and Services is an information technology and professional services company that provides staffing, consulting, and project management services to government and commercial clients. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Garden Grove, California. Columbus Technologies and Services has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
