Senior Space RCO Program Management & Acquisition Support Security Clearance

Position: Senior Space RCO Program Management & Acquisition Support with Security Clearance
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Senior Space RCO Program Management & Acquisition Support K  is hiring for a Senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (PM&AS) professional to support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. 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 war fighting 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. PM&AS Principal Duty 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 background on satellite vehicle bus and/or subsystems 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. SETA

Role and Responsibilities:

* Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise

* Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents.

* Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals.

* 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.

* Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performance

* 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.

* Coordination 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.

* Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently

* Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job

* 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. Qualifications

Required skills:

* Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.

* Proven experience and/or qualifications in development and fielding satellite systems.

* Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.

* Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.

* 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). Desired skills:
* Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI.

* System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.

* Experience with rapid prototyping.

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