Chief System of Systems Integrator

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Chief System of Systems Integrator in El Segundo, CA to lead the technical effort for Space Force SoS programs. You will architect, engineer, integrate, test, and field end-to-end capabilities, guiding a SE&I team and collaborating with Space Force officers and executives to deliver critical warfighting systems.

Ideal candidates have 18+ years in defense systems engineering, 5+ years in leadership of large-scale space programs, DoD acquisition experience, and a TS

Qualifications

• 18+ years in defense systems engineering and development.
• 5+ years in a systems engineering leadership role for large-scale space programs.
• DoD acquisition knowledge and lifecycle planning.
• Ability to interact with executive leadership and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical effort of the SE&I team for Space Force SoS.
• Architect, engineer, integrate, test, and field end-to-end capabilities and kill chains.
• Develop and manage integration plans, requirements, and interfaces.
• Coordinate with Space Force officers and senior Booz Allen leadership.

Skills

Defense systems engineering

SE&I leadership

Executive interaction

DoD acquisition knowledge

Leadership under limited authority

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in STEM/Space (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Chief System of Systems Integrator

The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical leadership skills with big picture thinking to help deliver U.S. Space Force capabilities to the warfighter? In this role you will lead and direct the technical effort of an SE&I team to help the Space Force architect, engineer, integrate, test, and field the Space Warfighting System of Systems (SoS). You will work side-by-side with senior Space Force officers and executives to lead the development and definition of SoS engineering and integration plans and processes, perform architectural analysis, define and manage requirements, control interfaces, and design, integrate, and test end-to-end capabilities, mission threads, and kill chains. As a technical leader on our team, you will work with Booz Allen colleagues and the U.S. Space Force to develop, rapidly deploy, and integrate the next generation of resilient space, ground, and user capabilities across the space enterprise to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Your customer will trust you to not only architect, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up-front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. You will perform systems engineering leadership and program management in support of enterprise reviews and governance boards, as well as analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement recommended solutions. Join our team and be a part of transforming the U.S. Space Force to meet growing threats.

You Have:

• 18+ years of experience in defense systems engineering and development, including with Joint space operations, C5ISR, and battle management systems
• 5+ years of experience serving in a systems engineering leadership role for a large-scale space system of systems programs
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience working within the DoD acquisition system
• Knowledge of Department of War acquisition systems, lifecycle planning, program management, and key program milestones
• Ability to be highly motivated, display a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission
• Ability to be comfortable with daily interactions at the executive leadership level
• Ability to drive organizational change with limited authority
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working within the DoD acquisition system
• Experience practicing MBSE
• Experience in Agile planning and systems development
• Knowledge of Space Force systems and warfighting missions
• Possession of excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in a STEM or Space field

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD).

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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