Sr. Operations Engineer - Space Control

STI-TEC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings – 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday leave

Flexible spending account options

Job summary

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) seeks an experienced professional to support Space Systems Command acquisitions, engineering, and program management in a high-security environment. You will draft JCIDS docs, oversee risk, and present technical updates to stakeholders.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, strong space systems knowledge, and extensive coordination across disciplines in a federal contracting setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of space control space, ground, and C2 systems.
• Experience coordinating space acquisition programs and life cycle.
• Strong familiarity with contract documentation and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice across project stages.
• Support program acquisition efforts in advanced technology and integration.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance implications.
• Draft JCIDS and acquisition documentation for government managers.
• Prepare SME-level technical and programmatic status reports.
• Identify improvements in acquisition processes and suggest changes.
• Maintain program risk and security posture including cyber aspects.

Skills

Space systems expertise

Program management

DoDI cybersecurity

TS/SCI eligibility

MS Office

Acquisition documentation

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

Space Systems Command (SSC), is the United States Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space. SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. Join us and be part of the mission to shape the future of space and protect the assets that keep our nation secure!

Essential Job Function

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for various project and program stages to support the acquisition life cycle.
• Support program acquisition efforts in advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise and assist on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers.
• Support presentations of products to internal and external customers.
• 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, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results.
• Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports as requested.
• Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes and recommend actionable changes.
• Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program.
• Maintain current awareness of program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program assessments based on identified risks.
• Provide advice on technical engagements such as technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program conferences.
• Provide technical and operational insights for mission protection and operations.
• Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
• Provide cybersecurity support in accordance with DoDI 8500.01.
• Recommend actions on cyber activities and provide cybersecurity issue briefings as requested.
• Facilitate and support cybersecurity working groups and meetings.
• Maintain awareness and manage program Authority to Operate, Authority to Test, Authority to Connect, and associated Interim Authorities.
• Support cyber testing and assessment activities and document findings and corrective actions in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly knowledgeable in space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts, development, build, and test)
• Highly knowledgeable in managing operations strategy
• Highly knowledgeable in coordinating and managing exercise and operations training
• Highly knowledgeable in space control mission planning and coops development
• BA/BS
• Over 10 years of relative experience
• Experience with the MS Office Suite of Tools
• Active TS/SCI eligibility

STI-TEC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings – 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.