Ground Execution Lead

QinetiQ US•Chantilly, VA

1d•$185,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Ground Execution Lead supports QinetiQ US’s work with the Space Development Agency (SDA), which develops, fields, and operates the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) to provide space-based capabilities for joint warfighter terrestrial missions. The role supports the PWSA Ground Segment through requirements closure, development, testing, integration, transition to operations, and system closure. It also supports acquisition planning and execution, operational coordination, and systems engineering across the full systems engineering cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
At least 10 years of experience with satellite and ground systems.
Technical and analytical understanding of satellite and ground system interaction.
Strong experience in Department of War acquisitions program planning and execution.
Experience with different cost types and fixed-price contracts, FAR/DFARS compliance, and supplier and subcontractor performance oversight.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Active Top Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain SCI.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in STEM or a related discipline.
15 years of experience with satellite and ground systems.

Responsibilities

Assist and advise Government Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) and Agreements Officer’s Representatives (AORs) on Department of War acquisitions program planning and execution, including requirements development and tracking, contract management, finance, risk, and stakeholder engagement.
Ensure PWSA Ground Segment requirements are closed, including terrestrial communications elements, development, test and integration environments, and hardware and software components transitioning successfully to operations and checking out with mission operations according to plans.
Maintain awareness of baseline requirements, interfaces, and integration touchpoints to ensure the system progresses through milestones and the Tranches achieve operations, transition, and system closure.
Coordinate and troubleshoot to ensure the PWSA Ground Segment transitions to operations physically and virtually.
Ensure documentation, infrastructure, operational environments, workstations, licensing, and displays are configured appropriately and operate as designed.
Work closely with mission operations to support CONOPS execution across Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P).
Provide expertise across the systems engineering cycle and proactively identify and respond to system gaps.