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# System Architect

- **Company:** BTAS Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $188,000.0 - $191,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Integrated Development Environments, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9160914/system-architect

## About the Role

* 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, as required
 * 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
 * This position must be a SME Recognized Industry Leader
 * BS/BA degree is required, Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

## Description

* Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical support across all stages of the acquisition life cycle.
 * Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
 * Advise and assist the government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
 * Draft and revise Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers.
 * Assist with presenting acquisition and technical documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
 * Develop documents such as capability requirements, acquisition strategies, technical evaluations, system specifications, training materials, and reports using the latest government guidance.
 * Provide technical and programmatic status reports on individual programs or portfolios upon request.
 * Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes, technical approaches, and organizational structures.
 * Assist in establishing and maintaining a government risk management program, including risk identification and mitigation planning.
 * Monitor program schedules, acquisition implementation, and risks. Maintain and update acquisition reports by aligning execution data with baselines.
 * Advise the government program manager on technical engagements, including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, conferences, and working groups.
 * Maintain awareness of all programs and technology development efforts within the portfolio.
 * Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish relationships with customers and contractors.
 * Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments.
 * Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and support audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
 * Provide modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) and architecture development support for Space Protection and Space Control missions.
 * Define and develop mission area architectures, force packaging, and courses of action for evaluation.
 * Demonstrate proficiency in MS&A tools to provide analysis, advice, and interpretation of results., This position does not supervise the work of others.