Senior Solutions Architect – Space Operations

Responsibilities

• Own integrated project planning, execution, and delivery (scope, schedule, cost, quality) using industry-standard methods (e.g., EVMS, IMS, risk management, change control).
• Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), resource plans, and milestone baselines; lead weekly tempo, PMRs, and executive briefs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration (systems, software, test, cyber, logistics, contracts, finance) to meet contractual and mission objectives.
• Serve as the Space Operations SME for Army and joint stakeholders, translating operational needs into technical requirements and CONOPS.
• Lead integration and assessment of SATCOM, missile warning, Electronic Attack, space control, PNT resiliency, and space domain awareness capabilities within Army formations and joint architectures.
• Assess space threat environments and incorporate resiliency, EA considerations, and contested/capacity-constrained scenarios into planning, test and training.
• Provide FA40 operational expertise to integrated teams developing virtual augmented training capabilities for space operations and missile defense at echelon but scalable to individual certification.
• Lead programs through the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, including requirements generation, AoA, technology maturation, prototyping, testing, and fielding.
• Develop and refine Army/Joint requirements and technical documentation, including ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, specifications, verification strategies, and T&E plans across DT and OT.
• Coordinate with contracting, logistics, and program management to develop RFPs/RFQs, SOWs, CDRLs, and performance requirements; support proposal evaluations and contractor performance oversight.
• Ensure traceability across requirements, architecture, design, V&V using MBSE where applicable (Cameo, SysML).
• Lead technical risk management (technical performance measures, interface control, cybersecurity compliance, DAFAR/DFARS constraints).

• FA40 (Space Operations) experience (e.g., prior assignment, Space Cadre, Space 200/300 or equivalent training)
• United States Citizen with Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI.
• 8-10+ years combined experience in space operations, missile defense, or joint/Army integration.
• Proven project/program management leadership in DoD environments (schedule, cost, risk, EVMS, stakeholder management).
• Working knowledge of emerging and expedited Army acquisition methods, test & evaluation, and fielding/transition processes.
• Technical familiarity with SATCOM, missile warning, space control, Electronic Attack PNT resiliency, and space-enabled mission threads.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, operations research, management, or relevant field (Masters preferred).
• Excellent communication skills; ability to brief senior leaders and translate complex technical/operational issues into actionable plans.