Space RCO Configuration Management / System Integrator - Senior

Overview

MTSI is searching for a Senior Configuration Management / System Integrator professional to support development of the Rapid Resilient Command and Control program, delivering a common space vehicle ground system. The candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with standard procedures for configuration management of engineering and technical projects. Additionally, the candidate will oversee and advise government program management on integration across the full spectrum of interfaces, including coordination with multiple mission partners. In this position, you will serve as a government consultant to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO).

The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management, and technical engineering support critical to enabling rapid response for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements.

A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

TM/CM/SI Principal Duty

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the program’s success. Responsibilities span technology domains including space-rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement comprehensive training programs for Operations Support/Help Desk personnel and Space Force Operators.
• Create and maintain training materials, including manuals, guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Apply instructional design, technical writing, and facilitation of Table Top Exercises.
• Provide in-depth background on space vehicles, ground systems, and/or subsystems to improve program office insight into state-of-the-art IC, DoD, commercial and legacy space systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities.
• Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems while effectively communicating complex results to management and executive leadership.
• Perform basic and complex data research and analysis to support management, engineering, and technical projects.
• Author and maintain training manuals, quick start guides, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides to support new and existing personnel.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate exercises to test and refine operational procedures and team responsiveness.
• Design, develop, and implement training programs for both new and existing personnel.
• Review and update all training materials to reflect changes in technology, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Propose, develop, and implement standard procedures for configuration management of engineering and technical projects.
• Prepare data formats, collect, interpret, analyze, and enter data into spreadsheets, and compile data to develop and produce reports, information, data, and documentation.
• Record, track, and maintain status documents; may develop and generate special reports and progress reports.
• Assist engineers and other staff in determining requirements for current and future projects.
• Perform data resource management duties such as developing, executing, and performance tracking of plans, policies, and programs.
• Oversee and advise government program management on integration across the full spectrum of interfaces, including coordination with multiple mission partners.
• Ensure program and capability documentation is sufficiently defined to operational needs, oversee configuration and integration working groups, and coordinate with management to ensure interface definitions support delivery milestones.
• Provide system and subsystem integration technical expertise to emerging space-related mission areas.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum 10+ years of DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• Exceptional organizational management and integration qualifications.
• Understanding of the space operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of relevant DoD and/or industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI.
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to government program office experience.
• Experience with rapid prototyping.
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and effective training materials.
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
• Fluency with IC organizations.

Education

• An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license.
• Relevant MA/MS/ME degree.

Clearance

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility (no less than 2 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1 year total within the last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.
• Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment.

Location/Travel Requirements

• Full-time, on-site in the vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO.
• Travel up to 30% of the time within the continental United States.