Program Management and Acquisition Support (Top Secret)

KBR•Albuquerque, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth test background on satellite vehicle bus, subsystems, and/or ground systems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical and project management expertise. Coordinates and facilitates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and verify program needs and develop solutions and timelines to meet project goals. Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents. Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables. Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed. Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources. Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings. Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition. Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions. This will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary for SpRCO systems to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Space Force. Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery, and integration, and supports system program reviews. Works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action. Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.

Requirements

Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
Proven experience and/or qualifications in testing satellite systems
Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
Experience with Developmental Test or Operational Test at Service or Command level
Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license.
Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility.
No less than two (2) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience and 1-year total within last 5 years.
Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment and willingness to submit to a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from formal test and evaluation long course (USAF TPS, USN TPS, EMPIRE, EPNER)
System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
Experience with rapid prototyping
Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
Experience with DoD ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
Experience with Developmental Test and Operational Test at Service and Command level
Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
Fluency with IC organizations
Relevant MA/MS/ME degree.

Responsibilities

Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical and project management expertise.
Coordinates and facilitates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and verify program needs and develop solutions and timelines to meet project goals.
Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents.
Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed.
Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.
Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.
Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery, and integration, and supports system program reviews.
Works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.