Ground Execution Lead

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Ground Execution Lead to support the Space Development Agency’s mission. The role demands deep experience with DoD acquisitions, satellite and ground systems, and program planning to deliver secure, cost-effective ground segments.

The position requires a TS clearance, bachelor's degree in STEM, 10+ years in the field, and strong communication skills to coordinate across stakeholders and ensure successful fielding and operation of the Proliferated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• Minimum 10 years in satellite/ground systems.
• Experience with DoD acquisitions planning and execution.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance and contractor oversight.
• Strong written and oral communication; fast-paced environments.
• TS Clearance; able to obtain/maintain SCI; #qinetiqclearedjob

Responsibilities

• Advise COR/AOR on DoD acquisitions planning, requirements, contracts, finance and risk.
• Manage PWSA Ground Segment requirements closure, incl. comms, HW/SW transitions.
• Track baselines, interfaces, milestones; ensure progress to operations.
• Coordinate to ensure PWSA Ground Segment transitions to operations physically and virtually.
• Ensure docs, infrastructure, environments, licensing, displays are configured and run.
• Collaborate with mission ops for CONOPS across DOTMLPF-P.
• Provide SE expertise to identify and close system gaps.

Skills

Satellite + ground systems experience

DoD acquisitions program planning

Contracting & FAR/DFARS compliance

Oral and written communication

Technical & analytic understanding of飞

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM or related

Job description

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a Ground Execution Lead to support SDA’s mission. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Assists and advises Government Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR)/Agreements Officer's Representatives (AOR) on DoW acquisitions program planning and execution, to include requirements development and tracking, management of contracts, finance, and risk, and stakeholder engagement.
• Responsible for ensuring PWSA Ground Segment requirements closure, to include terrestrial communication elements, development, test, and integration environments, and HW/SW components transition to operations successfully, and checkout properly with mission operations according to plans.
• Maintains active awareness of baseline requirements, interfaces, and integration touchpoints to ensure the system progresses through all milestones and the Tranches achieve operations, transition, and system closure.
• Supports all coordination and troubleshooting to ensure the PWSA Ground Segment transitions to operations physically and virtually.
• Ensures all documentation, infrastructure, operational environments, workstations, licensing, and displays are appropriately configured and running as designed.
• Works closely with mission operations to support CONOPS execution across Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P).
• Provides expertise across the entire Systems Engineering cycle; applies problem solving skills to identify and respond to system gaps proactively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience with satellite and ground systems
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
• Strong experience in DoW acquisitions program planning and execution
• Experience with different cost types and fixed price contracts, FAR/DFARS compliance, and supplier and subcontractor performance oversight
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
• TS Clearance required. Must be able to obtain/maintain SCI; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM or related discipline
• 15 years' experience with satellite and ground systems

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $210,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.