Job Details
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 a Space SETA Subject Matter Expert with a background in Space Technology to support a program in Arlington, VA.
Core duties include:
Assist in the development, maintenance, and integration of Space Technology critical technology roadmaps. Roadmaps shall include DoD Space Technology and budgetary activities, and applicable program elements, coordinated with commercial and foreign technology investments.
Assist (or lead) coordinate, and prepare deliverables for DoD leadership, outside agencies, the Executive Branch, Congress, Industry, Academia, Professional Societies, and others as directed. Support OUSD(R&E) liaison work with Services and Commands, as directed.
Assist (or lead) prepare, and conduct meetings with Space Technology equities.
Other duties include:
Assist in providing support for management oversight, drafting policy guidance, and coordinating budget and Congressional Special Interest Items.
Participate in DoD and non-DoD Services/Agencies program reviews.
Assist in the assembly, writing, editing, and coordination of congressional reports. This work includes drafting guidance memos, support for DoD-wide coordination, data calls, data collection, and analysis.
Assist in the development and preparation of strategic research plans.
Assist in goal setting for Space Technology within OSD and track assessment of progress toward established goals.
Assist in preparing for meetings and workshops, including coordination of calendars of senior DoD personnel; preparation of announcements, agendas, read-ahead documents, meeting minutes, and technical briefing materials; management of logistics, travel arrangements, foreign visit requests, and meeting-facility support; administration of action items; and preparation of summary evaluations.
Maintain broad situational awareness of research and development efforts involving Space Technology program areas.
Assist in the development and review of information papers and reports, such as weekly reports, information papers, action memoranda, emails, and other documents.
Participate in various working group meetings, provide meeting minutes/action items, and produce draft responses on the action items/tasks.
Provide administrative support for research business policy and procedures, such as DoD/Interagency policy, Federal Initiatives, and international collaborations related policy.
Provide analysis to OUSD - R&E leadership in areas such as: research funding of DoD Labs, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), OSD and Services S&T initiatives, Federal Space Technology S&T policy, and Combatant Command engagements.
Interact with contracting offices to facilitate open issues in contracting, technology, and budgeting to include approval of work plans and public release documents.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or a similar field.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in the subject matter proposed (in Academia, Industry, or Government) is desired but highly qualified individuals with less experience will be considered.
- Minimum of a TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI.
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Preferred Qualifications- SAP (or equivalent) experience within the last 5 years
- Current knowledge of commercial space activities and programs
- Ability to provide independent technical oversight in one or more, space mission areas (e.g. communications, PNT, SAR, optics, etc.)
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