Senior Space Subject Matter Expert - TS/SCI

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Space Subject Matter Expert with demonstrated experience supporting DoD and / or IC space systems acquisitions with exposure to test and evaluation (T&E), prototypes, and emerging technologies.

As a Senior Space Subject Matter Expert, you will :

• Work within a small team within Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Research and Engineering) (OUSD(R&E)) focused on understanding DoD space architectures, capabilities, and technologies in order to provide effective DoD oversight of space acquisition programs.
• Work for the Deputy Director for Space, engage with priority space systems acquisition programs to provide an independent analysis of program status, technological maturation, and risk areas.
• Work collaboratively with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Senior Space Subject Matter Expert :

• Support small-team efforts to analyze programs and characterize risk tied to program acquisition milestones. Collaborate with space programs across DoD / IC to understand their efforts including program plans, acquisition plans, technical approach and maturity, schedule, risk, and other aspects in order to present status to OUSD(R&E) leadership.
• Effectively communicate program status, issues, risks, plans to executive leadership in narrative, briefing, and oral form.
• Evaluate and understand the technology and engineering capabilities central to space programs; understand how space capabilities impact and support the Joint Warfighter.
• Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents.
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program reviews.
• Provide working-level integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation, and systems engineering support. Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRAs) and Development Test Assessments (DTAs).
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior decision makers.
• Understand DTE&A and R&E policy; provide cogent policy recommendations on DT&E policy.
• Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
• Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for DTE&A.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in science (physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or related field) or engineering (aerospace, electrical, or similar)
• 15+ years of experience supporting DoD / IC Space programs and the DoD acquisition process
• Understanding and knowledge of advanced systems development, systems engineering, and modern space programs.
• Experience in directly supporting space programs in moving through stages of design, development, and T&E to the successful delivery of mission capability.
• Experience on space programs working requirements specification, concept development, design, fabrication, and full life-cycle operations.
• Understand software development for space programs.
• Experience supporting OSD or similar HQ organizations.
• Experience working in one or more key focus areas : remote sensing, space control, ground-based sensing of space objects, autonomous systems, threat systems, exotic / exquisite sensing capabilities, pace-based PNT and alternate PNT.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide.

Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards :

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

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• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $180k - $200k .

Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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