Space RCO Configuration Management / System Integrator - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Senior Configuration Management / System Integrator to support the Space Rapid Resilient Command and Control program.

The role entails developing training materials, managing training programs, and advising government management on integration across interfaces with mission partners. The candidate should have extensive DoD/IC experience, space system knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex results to leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years DoD/IC experience.
• Strong organizational management and integration.
• Understanding of space operational environment and mission user needs.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience with DoD program management including program development and transition.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management.
• Experience with SOW and PWS.

Responsibilities

• Performs data research and analysis to support management, engineering, and technical projects.
• Authors and maintains training manuals, guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Plans, facilitates, and evaluates exercises to test operations and team responsiveness.
• Designs and implements training programs for personnel.
• Regularly updates training materials to reflect technology and procedure changes.
• Proposes standard configuration management procedures for engineering projects.
• Maintains data formats, collects and analyzes data, and produces reports.

Skills

DoD/IC experience

Program management

SOW/PWS knowledge

Integrated Master Schedule

Space system knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

MA/MS/ME degree

Job description

Space RCO Configuration Mgt / System Integrator (Senior)

Job Location: US-CO – Colorado Springs

Overview

MTSI is searching for a Senior Configuration Management / System Integrator professional to support development of Rapid Resilient Command and Control program to deliver a common space vehicle ground system. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with standard procedures for configuration management of engineering and technical projects. Additionally, the candidate will oversee and advise government program management on integration across full spectrum of interfaces, to include coordination with multiple mission partners. In this position, you will be a government consultant to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO).
The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

TM/CM/SI Principal Duty

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate is responsible for the development, management, and implementation of comprehensive training programs for Operations Support/Help Desk personnel and Space Force Operators. This role involves creating and maintaining a variety of training materials, including manuals, guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, technical writing, and experience with facilitating Table Top Exercises. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth background on space vehicles, ground systems, and/or subsystems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art IC, DoD, commercial and legacy space systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. The position is location in Colorado Springs support the Combined Program Office.

SETA Role And Responsibilities

• Performs basic and complex data research and analysis to support management, engineering, and technical projects
• Authors and maintains training manuals, quick start guides, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides to support new and existing personnel
• Plans, facilitates, and evaluates exercises to test and refine operational procedures and team responsiveness
• Design, develop, and implement training programs for both new and existing personnel
• Regularly review and update all training materials to reflect changes in technology, procedures, and operational requirements
• Proposes, develops, and implements standard procedures for configuration management to engineering, and technical projects
• Author and maintain training manuals, quick start guides, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides Prepares data formats, collects, interprets, analyzes, and enters data into spreadsheets, and complies data to develop and produce reports, information, data, and documentation.
• Records, tracks, and maintains status documents; may develop and generate special reports and progress reports. Assists engineers and other staff in determining requirements for current and future projects
• May also perform data resource management duties such as the development, execution, and performance tracking of plans, policies, and programs
• Oversees and advises government program management on integration across full spectrum of interfaces, to include coordination with multiple mission partners
• Oversees program and capability documentation is sufficiently defined to operationally needed levels, oversees configuration and integration working groups, and coordinates with management to ensure interface definitions support delivery milestones
• Provides system and subsystem integration technical expertise to emerging space-related mission areas
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written

Qualifications

Required skills

• Minimum 10+ years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
• Exceptional qualifications organizational management and integration
• Understanding of space operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Desired Skills

• 5+years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
• Experience with rapid prototyping
• Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and effective training materials
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
• Fluency with IC organizations

Education

Desired Requirements

• An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license
• Relevant MA/MS/ME degree

Clearance

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than 2 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
• Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment

Location/Travel Requirements

• Full-time, on site in vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $165,000/year to $185,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location.