Lead Specialty Integration Manager

BTAS, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

401K with generous company match

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Lead Specialty Integration Manager to provide expertise in space acquisitions and operations for the Space Systems Command. Candidates should have over 20 years of experience in the DoD with a strong background in space and intelligence. This position offers a flexible work environment and a competitive salary range of $183,000 to $300,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 20+ years’ experience working in DoD with space and intelligence background.
• SME Recognized Industry Leader in space operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, and technical advice for project stages.
• Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology and integration activities.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
• Revise or draft JCIDS documents for the acquisition life cycle.

Skills

Expertise in joint intelligence operations

Space control methodologies

Technical understanding of space systems

Program management

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

POSITION

Lead Specialty Integration Manager

LOCATION

Flexible

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active TS with SCI eligibility; willing to take CI polygraph

POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS

Full time, 40 hours

THE OPPORTUNITY

Upon award, BTAS will fill potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC delivers cutting‑edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense’s current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ‑BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission‑critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ‑BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation’s space assets.

WHO WE ARE

BTAS is a woman‑owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice for all project stages to support the acquisition life cycle.
• Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology, concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) documents and support their presentation. Documentation includes Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results.
• Develop all work using the latest government guidance, such as MIL‑STD.
• Draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports as requested.
• Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes.
• Provide recommendations for technical, organizational, or programmatic changes.
• Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program, including risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Maintain awareness of current program schedules and monitor acquisition implementation.
• Report requirement shortfalls and provide program assessments based on identified risks.
• Combine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reports.
• Advise on technical engagements including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, and informational meetings.
• Maintain broad awareness of all programs and technology development efforts.
• Assist integrated product teams and establish customer and contractor interfaces.
• Provide technical and operational insights to support mission protection and operations.
• Recommend solutions for technical anomalies.
• Develop, deliver, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Explicit experience and in-depth knowledge of joint intelligence operations, space control methodologies and networks, highly technical understanding of space systems and operations.
• 20+ years’ experience working in DoD with space and intelligence background.
• The individual must be an SME Recognized Industry Leader.
• BA/BS degree is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise the work of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80 % of the time.

TRAVEL

Little if any travel is required.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE

BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full‑Time, Salary, Exempt position. Salary range is $183,000 – $300,000 Annual Salary.

BTAS BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full‑time employees.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT

BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BTAS is an E‑Verify program participant.