Space RCO Program Management & Acquisition Support

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. Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects–ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources. 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.

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) 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 An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license.

Relevant MA/MS/ME degree.

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