Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers' technical challenges. SSI is currently seeking an Embedded STARCOM Representative to OSD/SCO to support the customer in Chantilly, VA.
\n Primary ResponsibilitiesDevelop, execute, and train multi-domain test strategy for the United States Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) through end-to-end involvement in multi-domain testing embedded with the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO).Author complex and integrated multi-domain test plans, execute tests, and analyze and report on test results.Integrate and manage air and space stakeholders into applicable demonstration phases to leverage cost/time sharing benefits.Practice integrated and synchronized multi-domain operations in large force exercises.Facilitate enduring relationships between the government program office and designated test partners with regular meetings driven by pre-coordinated agendas and schedules.Integrate air, space, and cyber test strategies into coherent multi-domain strategies that can be taught to air, space, and cyber operators.Distill lessons learned and acquired multidomain testing knowledge to actionable recommendations back to STARCOM and National Space Test & Training Range (NSTTR) senior leadershipAssist STARCOM and SCO multi-domain program office personnel with engineering, systems engineering, coordination, and other supporting tasks relating to multi-domain test activities.Participate in tailored system engineering reviews contributing to acquisition program milestone decision processes as it relates to future multi-domain testing.Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and summary papers; explain complex concepts in relatively simple language; summarize key decisions; and provide recommendations supported by analysis.Provide objective information and analysis to STARCOM and SCO supporting decision-making on current and future multi-domain investments.Be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert exhibiting a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulnessApplies and/or develops highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and conceptsOften acts independently to resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programsPlans, programs, and recommends technological application programs to accomplish long-range objectivesSupervises and provides managerial/leadership skills or provides corporate operational functions.Serve as the STARCOM MDO Liaison in the National Capitol Region capturing and developing technical requirements for in-work and upcoming multi-domain programs that inform NSTTR infrastructure and processes.Includes targeted interactions with stakeholders, the military services, senior defense decision makers, and other government agencies across the NCR.Special Projects as agreed upon by STARCOM and SCO MDO Program Leadership. Required QualificationsActive TS Security Clearance with SCI and SAP Eligibility.Graduate Degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines; or Undergraduate Degree in the same fields with equivalent years of experience.10+ years of technical or program management experience with the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community.Minimum 3 years of experience working with Radio Frequency (RF) technologies.Minimum 2 years of test experience, either Developmental or Operational Test, performing test planning, test execution, and data analysis/test reporting responsibilities.Minimum 2 years of space domain program management, test, or technical experience.Demonstrated understanding of air, space, and multi-domain systems engineering processes and tools.Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and writing) skills. Demonstrated experience using critical thinking to prepare written reports and presentations for decision-makers.Demonstrated experience compiling and articulating complex technical knowledge into digestible talking points for senior leaders.Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan, work, and deliver both independently and as part of a diverse team focused on delivering novel multi-domain capabilities.Demonstrated ability to effectively and professionally interact with staff members and executive leadership via both verbal and written means. Desired QualificationsDemonstrated experience in test planning, execution, and reporting on national test ranges. Demonstrated experience with both developmental and operational test communities.Demonstrated experience with air, space, and cyber operations in large-force exercises and readying operators for real-world operations. Program management, test, or technical development experience of RF technologies, with demonstrated experience planning and performing system performance and survivability evaluations.Demonstrated technical experience in both space and air domains.
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