Missile Warning Systems Engineer - Foreign Military Sales (Top Secret)

Vantor Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor Inc. in Crystal City, VA, seeks a highly qualified professional to join our defense-oriented team.

This role requires an active Top Secret clearance, a strong background in space operations, and at least 6+ years of relevant experience with mission areas in national security. Candidates should understand the acquisition lifecycle and FMS policies, be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), and communicate effectively with executives.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• 6+ years of space operations experience.
• 3+ years of experience with the mission area.
• Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and FMS policies, processes, and stakeholders.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and able to communicate at the executive level.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Space operations

Mission area experience

Acquisition lifecycle

Executive communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (systems engineering / mathematics / EE / CS)

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Please review the job details below.

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a systems engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, or computer science field
• 6+ years of experience with space operations
• 3+ years of experience with the mission area
• Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and FMS policies, processes, and stakeholders
• Ability to use MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, and communicate at the executive level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TRFD policy and processes
• Knowledge of Senior and executive leadership's role in security assistance and FMS and their relationships to key stakeholders
• Ability to use Power Apps such as Power BI
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance

Top Secret Required

Work Location

Crystal City, VA - primarily on-site (limited remote/hybrid).

Pay Transparency

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

* The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $116,000.00 - $154,000.00 - $169,400.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.