Satcom Architecture and Program Management SME Job at Tecolote Research (Arlington)

Job Description

The Subject Matter Expert analyzes Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, capabilities, and ensures integration among space architectures across the national security, civil, and commercial space sectors, and with international partners for the Space Systems Engineering Directorate (SQA). Assists the Global Space Power Division (SQS) with directing, planning, programming, budgeting, executing, and assessing the development, acquisition, and implementation of SATCOM systems.

Job Responsibility

Ensure architecture integration among Department of Defense (DoD) SATCOM systems and across the national security, civil, and commercial space sectors, and with international partners in collaboration with the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO)
Assists the organization in developing, analyzing, and evaluating SATCOM system capabilities against warfighter requirements and US Space Force (USSF) budgets. Recommend system modifications, cost efficiencies, and/or alternatives to better meet warfighter and budget requirements
Identifies opportunities for integrating new, emerging technologies, and capabilities into DoD SATCOM architectures
Identifies SATCOM capability gaps and proposes technical and programmatic gap mitigation alternatives
Supports all aspects of the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process for SATCOM programs. This includes analyses of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), President's Budget, congressional marks, and Omnibus actions
Provides objective subject matter expertise on SATCOM program acquisition issues
Authors cost, schedule, acquisition, integration, and performance reports on SATCOM systems and programs for professional staff members and members of Congress
Works in conjunction with the Space Systems Center (SSC), Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO), Space Development Agency (SDA), Space Warfare Analysis Center (SWAC), USSF Field Commands (FLDCOM), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and other space and non-space acquiring organizations to support SATCOM acquisition programs from inception, through all acquisition milestones, and implementation
Provides the technical and management expertise to support the development and coordination of SATCOM strategic planning and guidance documents to include policies, strategies, plans, mission directives, roadmaps, and doctrine across the DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), civil, commercial, and international domains
Supports the Program Budget Review and issue cycle by analyzing and providing options for execution of SATCOM programs and adjustments based on architecture, system capability, and affordability assessments

Requirements

Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
Working familiarity with typical HQ staff packages and documentation to include Electronic Staff Summary Sheets (eSSS), “buckslips”, memoranda, and official letter correspondence
Working familiarity with standard HQ task and correspondence coordination tools to include Task Management Tool (TMT), Enterprise Task Management System (ETMS-2), Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS), and Integrated Budget Documentation & Execution System (IDECS)
Proficiency with using Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications
Experience working successfully with senior executives at multiple organizational levels
Experience fostering stable and productive working relationships that communicate expectations and promote cooperation
Experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the organization
Exemplary writing and editing skills with strict attention to detail
Ability to adapt to rapidly adjust to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of performance and support
Master’s Degree and 20-25 years of relevant SATCOM work experience
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences

Nice to have

Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space in the areas of policy, strategy, requirements, capabilities, architectures, programs, acquisition, and operations
Familiarity with civil, commercial and international space capabilities
Experience with AFSPC, SMC, NRO, NASA, NOAA

What we offer

Health & Welfare Company Paid: Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
Dental Insurance for employees and family members
Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Voluntary: Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Retirement: Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option
Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period
Time Off: Annual Leave
Bereavement Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty/Witness Leave
Military Leave
Sick Leave

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