SDA Operations Integrator (SME

• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Job Category Open Position
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

SDA Operations Integrator (SME)

An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required. An active Secret clearance may be considered.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Act as the technical and operational advisor to HQ CFC staff regarding ground-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA) sensor capabilities, enabling architectures, and mission operations.
• Attend meetings, VTCs, and conferences on behalf of the government to present approved positions, capture detailed notes, and manage action items and due-outs.
• Draft, review, and staff decision-quality documents, including memos, point papers, issue papers, briefings, and formal letters used to inform senior leaders on capability fielding, modernization, and sustainment.
• Respond rapidly to taskings from higher headquarters (e.g., OSD, CJCS, DAF, USSF, USSPACECOM), coordinating and integrating inputs across all stakeholders to produce clear, professional written responses.
• Analyze weapon systems and mission operations to assess performance limitations, mission impacts, and overall risk.
• Review, validate, and recommend changes to HQ CFC documentation. Consolidate, de-conflict, and adjudicate comments from both internal and external organizations.
• Work directly with Mission Partners and Capability Collaboration Teams (CCTs) to identify, vet, and document technology needs required for prospective materiel solutions.
• Enable operational units to accomplish their missions by facilitating internal and external stakeholder engagements and coordinating necessary HQ-level support.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

• Bachelor of Science or related discipline is recommended.
• Demonstrate robust expertise and strong background in SDA sensor and space operations.
• Possessing 3+ years of Higher Headquarters experience and 5+ years of SDA experience is highly recommended.
• Capable of providing technical and management leadership on major tasks, establishing goals and developing plans that meet project objectives.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with senior leaders, handle client negotiations, and manage activates to ensure technical requirements are met.

• Familiarity with government electronic staffing and task management systems (such as the Task Management Tool (TMT)
• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in operating secure and unsecure Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems and virtual meeting software (such as MS Teams).
• Familiarity with space domain visualization or modeling tools.

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism – Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations, DoD Directives and US Code. Ability to write reports,…