System Architecture Director - Space Systems

Space Systems Command (SSC), is the United States Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space.

SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States’s space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security.

Join us and be part of the mission to shape the future of space and protect the assets that keep our nation secure.

• A strong systems engineering background with management of System of Systems Interface Control Documents that include both hardware and software.
• Broad experience with ground systems, Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C), Command and Control, Data transport layer, Space Systems in multiple orbits.
• Knowledge in architecting and guiding development of a federated service oriented architecture on a private platform; guiding creation and management of cloud application development and operations resources including Virtual Private Connections and Virtual Machines laaS, PaaS, and SaaS (compute, storage network, security, administration, automation, application services, databases) in either native cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge in supporting maturation of DevSecOps pipelines; facilitating development of infrastructure as code and supporting deployments.
• Knowledge interfacing with the cyber and DoD intelligence community.
• Significant technical background and experience in space-related large scale ground infrastructures.
• Experience providing modeling and simulation support.
• Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts (Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities (ANSCC), Space Protection Program (SPP), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis.
• Executive Agent for Space Systems (EASS) expertise in the following areas: detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities.
• Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies.
• Expertise and support in leading analysis of alternative and concept of operation type studies., * U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI Eligible
• Current CI polygraph or willingness to take one
• Earned Masters degree in a system architecture-related discipline, e.g., Systems Engineering, System Development, Project Management, Aerospace Engineering, or Aeronautical Physics
• At least 15 years of relevant system analysis experience

Desired Qualifications

• Specific direct experience performing system architecture tasks in the U.S. Air Force and/or the U.S. Space Force space system design, acquisition, and development environments
• Specific direct knowledge and experience with system architecture-related activity associated with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Control, satellite design, launch operations and space system operations, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Analysis Skills, Automation, Business Model, Cloud Applications, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Networks, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Customer Satisfaction, Document Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government, Hybrid Cloud, Intelligence Community, Leading Edge Technology, Network Protocols, Network Security, Physics, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Simulation, Software Development, Software as a Service (SaaS), Space Operations, State Laws and Regulations, System Architecture, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Telemetry, Top Secret Clearance, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Virtual

STI-TEC adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

Salary Range $180,000.00 - $210,000.000 Annual Salary

STI-TEC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings - 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HR@sti-tec.com or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900. *This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.