POSITION: Senior GND Systems Engineer
LOCATION: El Segundo, Ca
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

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 a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert in ACAT-like classified space control ground and C2 systems
• Expert in developing & documenting ACAT-like program ground architectures, including but not limited to DoDAF architecture views and Information Support Plans
• Highly knowledgeable in the fields of DoD Information Assurance design, testing, certification, and accreditation
• At least 10 years’ experience in this type of position or program is required. MA/MS degree required; however, a BA/BS degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program. The Materiel Leader may also waive the MA/MS requirement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Space Acquisition and Technical Support
• Assist with space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical support across all project stages.
• Support program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration.
• Advise the government on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Develop and Revise Acquisition Documentation
• Draft and update Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documents.
• Support document presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).
• Prepare Technical and Programmatic Reports
• Provide subject matter expert (SME)-level technical and program status reports.
• Identify and Recommend Process Improvements
• Analyze and suggest acquisition process enhancements.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and maintain a government risk program.
• Monitor Program Execution and Risks
• Track program schedules and acquisition implementation.
• Report requirement shortfalls and assess risks.
• Maintain and update acquisition reports.
• Support Technical Engagements
• Advise on technical meetings, design reviews, conferences, and working groups.
• Assist with integrated product teams and establish customer/contractor interfaces.
• Provide Mission Protection and Operational Support
• Assess mission protection, operations, and mission data.
• Recommend solutions for technical anomalies.
• Conduct impact analyses, audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
• Support Command and Control (C2) Integration
• Provide technical expertise for ongoing and advanced C2 efforts.
• Ensure integration between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified programs.
• Provide Cybersecurity Support
• Support cybersecurity in compliance with DoDI 8500.01.
• Advise on cyber techniques, mission partner responsibilities, and activities.
• Facilitate cybersecurity working groups and related meetings.
• Manage Cybersecurity Authorizations and Testing
• Track and manage program Authority to Operate, Test, and Connect.
• Support cyber testing, document findings, and recommend corrective actions per Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not supervise the work of others.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.