Project Lead – Space Operations

Trideum Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

ESOP

Paid leave

Education assistance

Wellness support

Job summary

Trideum Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking a Project Lead Space Operations with DoD space and missile defense program experience to lead planning, integration and delivery of mission-ready capabilities.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets and risk, and serve as Space Operations SME for Army/Joint stakeholders, driving CONOPs and performance across the acquisition lifecycle.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• 8+ years in space operations, missile defense or joint Army integration.
• Proven project/program management leadership in DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated project planning, execution, and delivery using industry methods.
• Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and baselines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and government stakeholders for mission-ready capabilities.
• Provide operational expertise and translate requirements into technical CONOPS.

Skills

Space Operations

SATCOM

Joint Space Planning

PNT resiliency

EVMS

Wargaming

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelors degree in STEM

Masters degree in STEM

Tools

EVMS

IMS

Cameo SysML

MBSE

Job description

SMDC Project Lead Space Operations Full time Colorado Springs CO CarsonPeterson Salary Range 165000 210000 commensurate with qualifications

Position Summary We are seeking a Project Lead with US Army or Air Force Space Operations experience to lead planning integration and delivery of space and missile defense capabilities in support of US Army Space and Missile Defense Command SMDC programs in Colorado The ideal candidate blends space operations expertise SATCOM Joint Space Planning Space Interdiction PNT resiliency with projectprogram leadership across the DoW acquisition lifecycle driving schedule budget risk and stakeholder outcomes You will coordinate cross functional engineering teams operational users and government stakeholders to realize mission ready capabilities aligned to SMDC and joint space enterprise priorities

What Youll Do

• ProgramProject Leadership Support integrated project planning execution and delivery scope schedule cost quality using industry standard methods eg EVMS IMS risk management change controlBuild and maintain Integrated Master Schedules IMS resource plans and milestone baselines;
• lead weekly tempo PMRs and executive briefsDrive cross functional collaboration systems software test cyber logistics to meet contractual and mission objectivesSpace Operations & Mission Integration Serve as the Space Operations SME for Army and joint stakeholders translating operational needs into technical requirements and CONOPSLead integration and assessment of SATCOM Joint Space Planning Space Interdiction PNT resiliency and space domain awareness capabilities within Army formations and joint architecturesCoordinate with SMDC USSPACECOM USSTRATCOM Combatant Commands and Army organizations to align TTPs training and operational readinessAssess space threat environments and incorporate resiliency EA considerations and contestedcapacity constrained scenarios into planning test and trainingProvide operational expertise to integrated teams developing virtual augmented training capabilities for space operations at echelon but scalable to individual certificationSupport Model & Simulation integration of current and future space interdiction and planning tools nK effects into the kinetic exercise environmentAcquisition & Requirements Lead programs through the Adaptive Acquisition Framework including requirements generation AoA technology maturation prototyping testing and fieldingDevelop and refine ArmyJoint requirements and technical documentation including ICDs CDDs CPDs specifications verification strategies and T&E plans across DT and OTCoordinate with contracting logistics and program management to develop RFPsRFQs SOWs CDRLs and performance requirements; support proposal evaluations and contractor performance oversightSystems Engineering & MBSE Alignment Ensure traceability across requirements architecture design and V&V using MBSE where applicable Cameo SysMLLead technical risk management technical performance measures interface control cybersecurity compliance DAFARDFARS constraintsOversee integration events wargamesexercises labfield tests and mission threads validationStakeholder Engagement Maintain trusted relationships with government PMs user communities and leadership;
• deliver clear concise decision quality briefingsPrepare and present readout packages reviews milestones gates to internal and external audiencesCompliance & Governance Uphold security exportITAR and CMMCNIST 800 171 complianceEnsure accurate reporting and deliverables CDRLs EV risk registers IMPIMS TEMs are timely and audit readyTravel 1020 CONUS;
• occasional OCONUS possible

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in STEM operations research management or relevant fieldUS citizenship and an Active Secret clearance; ability to obtainmaintain TSSCISpace Operations experience eg prior assignment Space Cadre Space 200300 or equivalent training810 years combined experience in space operations missile defense or jointArmy integrationProven projectprogram management leadership in DoD environments schedule cost risk EVMS stakeholder managementWorking knowledge of emerging and expedited Army acquisition methods test & evaluation and fieldingtransition processes DOTMLPFPTechnical familiarity with SATCOM Joint Space Planning Space Interdiction PNT resiliency and space enabled mission threadsExcellent communication skills; ability to brief senior leaders and translate complex technicaloperational issues into actionable plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in STEM operations research management or relevant fieldActive TSSCI clearanceExperience with SMDC USSPACECOM USSTRATCOM PAE Fires or Redstone Arsenal based programsExperience conducting wargamingexercises mission thread validation experimentation training or operational test eventsPrior leadership of multi contractor multi agency teams and complex integration efforts

We Take Care of Our People Whether youre looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one Trideum is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life because we believe that taking care of our people is the right thing to do

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Traditional benefits such as medical dental vision life disability and 401k matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP
• Paid leave and the ability to cash out leave
• Free access to certified financial planners wellness and support services and discount programs
• Education assistance and professional development opportunities
• And much more

Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with Trideum may request such accommodations by contacting Human Resources at 2567046123 or HRtrideumcom