System Architect with Security Clearance

POSITION: System Architect

LOCATION:
Huntsville, AL REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility; willing to take a CI polygraph 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 with a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teaming partners to achieve common goals. PRIMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* 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 the presentation 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.
* Develop documentation using the latest applicable government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).
* Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports of individual programs or portfolios as requested.
* Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes and provide actionable recommendations.
* Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program including risk identification and mitigation plans.
* Maintain awareness of current program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program assessments based on identified risks.
* Combine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reports.
* Provide advice on technical engagements such as technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, video teleconferences, telecons, working groups, and informational meetings.
* Maintain broad awareness of all programs and technology development efforts.
* Assist integrated product teams and establish customer and contractor interfaces.
* Provide technical and operational insight for mission protection and operations.
* Recommend solutions for technical anomalies.
* Develop, deliver, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews. MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must be an SME Recognized Industry Leader. Requires MA/MS degree and more than 10 years' relevant experience/status as follows:
* Experience providing modeling and simulation support
* Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts (Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities [ANSCC], Space Protection Program [SPP], Space Situational Awareness [SSA], and National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis, as required).
* Executive Agent for Space Systems (EASS) expertise in the following areas: detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities.
* Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies.
* Expertise