System Operations Support

BTAS, Inc.

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 181,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

401K plan with company match

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a System Operations Support professional. The role involves providing engineering and technical support for classified space programs. Candidates must have extensive experience with command and control systems and agile methodologies. The position is based in Colorado Springs and offers a salary range of $135,000 - $181,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Requires extensive operational experience with command and control of space systems.
Requires expertise in agile product ownership principles.
Highly Desired: Past or present experience with SSC.

Responsibilities

Provide space acquisitions, engineering, and technical advice.
Support advanced technology acquisitions and integration.
Maintain knowledge of program schedules and monitor acquisition.

Skills

Experience with highly classified space programs

Operational experience with command and control of space systems

Agile processes and implementation

Effective communication with leadership

Education

BA/BS with 14+ years experience

MA/MS with 12+ years experience

Ph.D./JD with 9+ years experience

Job description

POSITION: System Operations Support

LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility

POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

The Opportunity

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering 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 (DoD) 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.

We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for all project stages in the acquisition lifecycle.
Support advanced technology acquisitions, future concept development, and integration.
Advise on cost, schedule, and performance.
Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and other acquisition documents for government program managers.
Support presentations of products to internal and external customers.
Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports as requested by the government.
Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes and risk reduction strategies.
Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program.
Maintain current knowledge of program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report shortfalls, and assess programs based on identified risks.
Advise on technical engagements such as meetings, design reviews, and conferences.
Provide technical and operational insights for mission protection and operations.
Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and evaluate impact analyses, audits, and reviews.
Advise on software planning and development for spiral/agile acquisition programs.
Provide engineering and technical expertise to support Command and Control (C2) efforts and integrate those efforts into the classified portfolio.
Establish liaison between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified program offices to focus on integrated C2 solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree requirement:
- BA/BS with 14 or more years’ experience, or
- MA/MS with 12 or more years’ experience, or
- Ph.D./JD with 9 or more years’ experience.
Typically requires 10 or more years’ experience in this type of position or program.
Requires extensive experience working highly classified space programs.
Requires extensive operational experience with command and control of space systems.
Requires experience in Agile processes and implementation for large-scale software and hardware programs with an emphasis on user/operator engagement and comprehensive user experience design.
Requires expertise in operational workflow design, agile user persona management, and user journey development
Requires expertise in agile product ownership principles and best practices for guiding effective software development
Requires in-depth knowledge of space force command and control infrastructure and platforms.
Requires experience working directly with Space Force operators.
Requires effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, development, and operational communities.
Highly Desired: Past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs.

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%.

Travel

Little if any travel is required.

Other Duties

Please note 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. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

Salary range: $135,000 - $181,000 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.

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