Chief Software Architect

Location:

El Segundo, CA (On-Site/Office)

The Opportunity:

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nations space assets.

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.

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance across all project and program stages.
• Support advanced technology acquisitions, future concept development, and integration.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and other acquisition documents for government program managers.
• Support presentations of products to internal and external customers.
• Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports as requested by the government.
• Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes and risk reduction strategies.
• Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program.
• Maintain current knowledge of program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report shortfalls, and assess programs based on identified risks.
• Advise on technical engagements such as meetings, design reviews, and conferences.
• Provide technical and operational insights for mission protection and operations.
• Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and evaluate impact analyses, audits, and reviews.
• Advise on software planning and development for spiral/agile acquisition programs.
• Assist with test and operations, including support for test documents, planning, events, requirements, and data for Developmental and Operational Testing.
• Provide analytical and operational engineering support to developmental and operational units.
• Support data and signal collection, processing, storage, archiving, analysis, and lessons learned for tests and operations.

• Degree requirement: BA/BS with 18 or more years experience; or MA/MS with 16 or more years experience; or Ph.D./JD with 15 or more years experience.
• Individual must be an SME Recognized Industry Leader.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive software engineering and architectural design for large-scale enterprise software engineering projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial software development company developing enterprise software at scale/complexity.
• Minimum 5 years of IC or DoD experience designing and deploying large-scale enterprise software solutions for operational missions.
• Minimum 2 years of SAP experience working across complex mission partners and classified programs.
• Expert in Agile methodology and process at scale with an emphasis on Enterprise Software Engineering.
• Expert in modern commercial industry enterprise software engineering mindsets, best…