Ground-based SDA Systems Analyst at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advisory And Assistance Services, Space Domain Awareness, Systems Analysis, Mission Integration, Command And Control, Data Exploitation, Sensor Data Integration, System Engineering, Project Management, Requirement Development, Cost Estimation, Schedule Performance Monitoring, Proposal Analysis, System Integration, Test And Evaluation, Risk Mitigation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the US Space Force mission to defend National Security Interests in Space as a Ground-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Analyst supporting Mission Delta 2 (MD2), Mission Integration Directorate (MID). This position is at Peterson SFB, CO with the opportunity to telework 1-2 days per week at the discretion of the Government. SDA is foundational to Protecting and Defending US Space Systems that provide space-based Intelligence, Early Warning, Communications and Global Positioning services that sustain our way of life, support our national economy and act as force multipliers in times of conflict. Odyssey Systems is looking for high-performing, passionate people ready to make a difference by joining our existing team of dedicated professionals in the SDA workforce! Combat Forces Command (CFC) Mission Delta 2 (MD2) leads SDA operations with current SDA programs of record, networks, and Command and Control (C2) data exploitation and dissemination systems and is responsible for integration of SDA sensor data, accredited Space Surveillance Network (SSN) or non-traditional sources, for USSPACECOM missions while sustaining existing various sensor systems including Eglin Radar, Space Fence, C-Band Radar, Australia, the Ground-Based Electro Optical Deep Space Surveillance (GEODSS) system, and the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST). Odyssey Systems provides A&AS support to the Government in five areas: Product Support, Sustainment Engineering & Sustainment Management, Technical Order Management, Technical User Interface, and System Design, Engineering, and Integration. These tasks are executed laterally with SpOC, USSPACECOM, Space Systems Command, development contractors, and SDA stakeholders. Responsibilities An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government. As a Ground-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Analyst, you will join the MID team and perform a wide range of project management and engineering tasks, research, studies, and analysis that provide engineering, technical, and managerial direction for problem definition, analysis, requirement development, and implementation for complex systems in the engineering disciplines. You will provide A&AS support for the engineering and testing of Advanced and Legacy SDA systems. Duties include, but are not limited to: Develop engineering schedules and costs estimates; support the Program Manager to monitor and analyze cost and schedule performance Draft, review, and provide input during the development of overarching system requirements and design documentation to include technical requirements documents (TRD); capability description documents (CDD); capability production documents (CPD); interface control documents (ICDs); system specifications and system, test and acceptance documentation Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, and approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs. Support development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios Participate in trade studies to support the selection of preferred design solutions, commercial hardware or software components, and preferred course of action alternatives in project development/system delivery Develop, plan, and implement, strategies; develop analysis; analyze and evaluate test results for complex system and subsystem test and evaluation activities; perform validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures Support the development of system test plans in accordance with project technical, schedule, and cost constraints, support site and system test activities with contractor and Program Office personnel Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules; identify program risks and mitigations Coordinate and lead resolution of system issues and deficiencies with prime contractors, depot contractors other support contractors; monitor contractor performance during Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), fielding, Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), and Operational Acceptance (OA) Identify and track development and sustainment risks in support of Government activities; develop and execute technology insertion and risk reduction strategies, studies, and recommendations to mitigate identified risk conditions Provide relevant input to acquisition planning activities, upgrades and modifications, and studies and interface with stakeholders, contractor personnel, and product integrators Develop and maintain relationships with DoD, Air Force, Space Force, and Intelligence Community stakeholders throughout the Space Domain Awareness enterprise Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government direction Other duties as required/requested by the Government and within the scope of the S3 contract Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications: Clearance: Active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI Education: Bachelor's degree in Space, Orbital Mechanics, relevant or related discipline OR, HS Diploma and 8+ years of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Systems Integration experience Years of Experience: 3 or more years of relevant experience operating, or in direct support, to any operational system associated with USSPACECOM/USSF. An additional 3 or more years operating, or in direct support, to any operational system associated with any space- or ground-based SDA sensor systems. Preferred Qualifications: Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, eligible for Special Access Programs (SAP) Other Qualifications: Experience as an A&AS support contractor Experience in DoD software and hardware waterfall development efforts Experience with sensors, particularly ground-based optical SDA sensors. Experience with multiple SDA sensors, space- or ground-based. Experience with multi-mission sensors that contribute to SDA. Experience with acquisition/integration of next-generation space surveillance sensor systems or upgrades to existing SDA sensor capabilities. Experience with government testing of space systems. Experience with SDA sensors in commercial/civil and/or academia settings. Additional Information: Location: Work is performed at 775 Loring Ave, Colorado Springs, CO with work and meetings intermittently performed at Schriever Space Force Base and Prime Contractor location Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction Hybrid: Opportunity to telework 1-2 days per week at the discretion of the Government #LI-JK1 Company Overview Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Please Note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits

Responsibilities

The analyst will perform project management, engineering tasks, research, studies, and analysis to provide technical direction for complex systems, focusing on engineering, testing of Advanced and Legacy SDA systems, and developing engineering schedules and cost estimates. Duties also include drafting and reviewing system requirements documentation, providing technical recommendation support, and supporting system integration plans and trade studies.