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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Operations Support - **Company:** BTAS Inc. - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $181,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Integrated Development Environments, Software Engineering, Workflow Management Systems - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8916408/system-operations-support ## About the Role * Degree requirement: + BA/BS with 14 or more years' experience, or + MA/MS with 12 or more years' experience, or + Ph.D./JD with 9 or more years' experience. * Typically requires 10 or more years' experience in this type of position or program. * Requires extensive experience working highly classified space programs. * Requires extensive operational experience with command and control of space systems. * Requires experience in Agile processes and implementation for large-scale software and hardware programs with an emphasis on user/operator engagement and comprehensive user experience design. * Requires expertise in operational workflow design, agile user persona management, and user journey development * Requires expertise in agile product ownership principles and best practices for guiding effective software development * Requires in-depth knowledge of space force command and control infrastructure and platforms. * Requires experience working directly with Space Force operators. * Requires effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, development, and operational communities. * Highly Desired: Past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness mission area programs., 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 advice and assistance for all project stages in the acquisition lifecycle. * Support advanced technology acquisitions, future concept development, and integration. * Advise on cost, schedule, and performance. * Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and other acquisition documents for government program managers. * Support presentations of products to internal and external customers. * Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports as requested by the government. * Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes and risk reduction strategies. * Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program. * Maintain current knowledge of program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report shortfalls, and assess programs based on identified risks. * Advise on technical engagements such as meetings, design reviews, and conferences. * Provide technical and operational insights for mission protection and operations. * Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and evaluate impact analyses, audits, and reviews. * Advise on software planning and development for spiral/agile acquisition programs. * Provide engineering and technical expertise to support Command and Control (C2) efforts and integrate those efforts into the classified portfolio. * Establish liaison between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified program offices to focus on integrated C2 solutions., This position does not supervise the work of others. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Transforming Task Management: Integrating Camunda with Scalable Frontend Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1433-transforming-task-management-integrating-camunda-with-scalable-frontend-solutions) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) - [Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)