Space Domain Awareness Technical Director

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Space Domain Awareness Technical Director The Opportunity: Our organization is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Technical Director to lead the technical design, development, and integration of a complex, large-scale space program. The Technical Director will be the principal technical authority, responsible for the end-to-end architectural integrity, from the mission concept and sof tware system-level design down to the sof tware component interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of space systems, satellite technologies, ground segment operations, and data processing, as well as a strong background in large-scale sof tware system integration. What You'll Do: Lead the architectural design and technical roadmap for a space program, ensuring all sof tware components work together seamlessly to meet mission requirements. Serve as the primary technical interface between program management, government stakeholders, and a divers e team of engineers, contractors, and partners. Define system requirements and decompose them into actionable, verifiable specifications for various sof tware subsystems. C ond uct trade studies and architectural analyses to evaluate design alternatives and make critical decisions that balance performance, cost, and risk. Ensure the program's technical integrity, including managing interfaces, resolving technical conflicts, and overseeing verification and validation efforts across the system lifecycle. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in space systems, satellite operations, and data analytics to innovate and maintain a competitive edge. Mentor and guide a team of senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving. Represent the program's technical vision in briefings and reviews with senior leadership and external partners. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 12+ years of experience with sof tware and solutions engineering for the DoD or IC 10+ years of experience in a systems engineering lead role on a development program 5+ years of experience with systems engineering, requirements decompo sit ion, and the application of Agile practices, principles, and patterns Knowledge of enterprise-scale architecture and the application to Cloud platform transformation Ability to c ond uct technology assessments and market analysis Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with executive-level briefing materials and delivery Ability to lead technical teams, manage complex interfaces, and resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment TS / SCI clearance Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a technology field Agile Scrum Master or SAFe certification Nice If You Have: Experience with Astrodynamics modeling and Space Domain Awareness Experience with Earned Value Management ( EVM ) Experience with digital engineering and Model-based Systems Engineering ( MBSE ) Master's degree AWS Certification Clearance : Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility. If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Requirements

12+ years of experience with sof tware and solutions engineering for the DoD or IC
10+ years of experience in a systems engineering lead role on a development program
5+ years of experience with systems engineering, requirements decompo sit ion, and the application of Agile practices, principles, and patterns
Knowledge of enterprise-scale architecture and the application to Cloud platform transformation
Ability to c ond uct technology assessments and market analysis
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with executive-level briefing materials and delivery
Ability to lead technical teams, manage complex interfaces, and resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
TS / SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a technology field
Agile Scrum Master or SAFe certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with Astrodynamics modeling and Space Domain Awareness
Experience with Earned Value Management ( EVM )
Experience with digital engineering and Model-based Systems Engineering ( MBSE )
Master's degree
AWS Certification

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design and technical roadmap for a space program, ensuring all sof tware components work together seamlessly to meet mission requirements.
Serve as the primary technical interface between program management, government stakeholders, and a divers e team of engineers, contractors, and partners.
Define system requirements and decompose them into actionable, verifiable specifications for various sof tware subsystems.
C ond uct trade studies and architectural analyses to evaluate design alternatives and make critical decisions that balance performance, cost, and risk.
Ensure the program's technical integrity, including managing interfaces, resolving technical conflicts, and overseeing verification and validation efforts across the system lifecycle.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in space systems, satellite operations, and data analytics to innovate and maintain a competitive edge.
Mentor and guide a team of senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
Represent the program's technical vision in briefings and reviews with senior leadership and external partners.