QinetiQ US
Job Space System Architect - SME
QinetiQ US - Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter. We are seeking a Space System Architect, which will be responsible for providing modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise with performing and implementing National-level studies as well as leading analysis of alternative and concept of operation type studies. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success. Responsibilities
Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities. Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Technical Evaluations, and System Specifications. Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios. Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations, and tasks for reducing risk where appropriate as well as support risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans. Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio as well as assist integrated product teams and working groups. Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, etc.) as well as establish customer and contractor interfaces. Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments. Recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies. Support the development, delivery, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews. Provide modeling, simulation, and analysis as well as architectural development support, including definition and development of Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures and alternatives (enterprise, mission area, and mission thread products), force packaging, courses of action and validation to determine the effectiveness of architectures and/or alternatives being evaluated. Required Qualifications
Extensive experience providing modeling and simulation support. Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts including Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities, Space Protection Program, Space Situational Awareness, and National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis. Detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities, especially as it pertains to Executive Agent for Space Systems. Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies. Expertise and support in leading analysis of alternatives and concept of operation type studies. Effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities. Knowledgeable with respect to IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Ability to identify and solve problems. Masters Degree 20+ years of relevant experience TS/SCI Eligibility and willing to take a CI Polygraph Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation: If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter. We are seeking a Space System Architect, which will be responsible for providing modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise with performing and implementing National-level studies as well as leading analysis of alternative and concept of operation type studies. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success. Responsibilities
Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities. Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Technical Evaluations, and System Specifications. Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios. Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations, and tasks for reducing risk where appropriate as well as support risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans. Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio as well as assist integrated product teams and working groups. Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, etc.) as well as establish customer and contractor interfaces. Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments. Recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies. Support the development, delivery, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews. Provide modeling, simulation, and analysis as well as architectural development support, including definition and development of Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures and alternatives (enterprise, mission area, and mission thread products), force packaging, courses of action and validation to determine the effectiveness of architectures and/or alternatives being evaluated. Required Qualifications
Extensive experience providing modeling and simulation support. Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts including Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities, Space Protection Program, Space Situational Awareness, and National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis. Detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities, especially as it pertains to Executive Agent for Space Systems. Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies. Expertise and support in leading analysis of alternatives and concept of operation type studies. Effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities. Knowledgeable with respect to IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Ability to identify and solve problems. Masters Degree 20+ years of relevant experience TS/SCI Eligibility and willing to take a CI Polygraph Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation: If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.