Senior Space Program Management & Acquisition Support/Warfighter Integration

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a Senior Space Program Management & Acquisition Support/Warfighter Integration for a role in Albuquerque, NM. PM&AS Principal Duty You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth background on satellite vehicle bus and/or subsystems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. Roles and Responsibilities include: Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertiseLeverages operations experience to assist program offices in developing and fielding space systemsAssists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documentsCoordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goalsHelps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverablesConfers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as neededSupports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resourcesAids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts, including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performanceDrafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefingsSupports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisitionCoordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functionsCoordination will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary for systems to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Space ForceSupports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery and integration, and supports system program reviewsWork on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independentlyOversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific jobTranslate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action Required Qualifications: Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experienceProven experience and/or qualifications in development and fielding satellite systemsAn applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering licenseMA/MS/ME degreeUnderstanding of operational environment, working with USSF Combat Forces Command and corresponding mission user needsExperience with Electronic warfare principles and operationsExperience fielding systems to user communitiesKnowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturingExperience in DoD program management including program development and transitionExperience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk managementExperience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous EvaluationMust meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examinationFull-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States Desired Qualifications: Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCISystem Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program officeExperience with rapid prototypingExperience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilitiesExperience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and softwareExperience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programsExperience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systemsExperience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systemsFluency with IC organizations Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs