Senior Technical Advisor for Space Warfighting Implementation Jobs

Senior Technical AdvisorAre you an experienced leader with expertise in DoW space operational challenges and missions? Do you want to help ensure our nation's preeminence in the space domain via the accelerated development of critical systems for military application of space power? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team. We are seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to provide technical leadership, strategic coordination and integration for activities within the Space Warfighting Implementation Program Area at APL. Our programs under Space Warfighting Implementation are focused on providing mission engineering, system-of-systems integration, and rigorous testing and evaluation of critical systems under development for the USSF.DutiesOperational Community Liaison (60%) Work and coordinate with engineering teams supporting multiple USSF Space Combat Power acquisition programs as a liaison to organizations such as USSF MD9, CFC, and USSPACECOM to help ensure that our engineering work is adequately linked to operational needs through appropriate requirements and CONOPs. Advise the APL engineering teams, program management, and government sponsor regarding operational environments and system development changes, ideas and/or recommendations for achieving program objectives. Lead and coordinate efforts to identify program risks and issues and recommend resolution approaches. Generate and deliver briefings, white papers, and other correspondence to document assessments, analyses, and recommendations. Interface across internal and external program stakeholders to ensure operational perspectives, needs, and processes are maintained in engineering development efforts.Sponsor Engagement (30%) In partnership with the Space Warfighting Implementation Program Area Manager and Program Managers, engage across the USSF Space Combat Power organization to identify, communicate, and help develop solutions to critical challenges. Work with APL program leadership teams to ensure that our efforts in concept development and prototyping are aligned with operational mission needs to maximize impact for the warfighter.Strategic Integration (10%) Collaborate with the Space Warfighting Implementation program leadership team to develop and implement strategic priorities that incorporate operational challenges across the space warfighting enterprise. Serve as a thought leader and champion for establishing and executing new initiatives.Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you .. .Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field.Have at least 15 years experience in DoW space operations and/or space acquisition.Have demonstrated the ability to proactively identify and develop solutions to address critical technical challenges and meet program milestones.Are comfortable and effective in communicating technical topics at all levels - to include engineering staff, executive-level management, and senior government leaders.Have a working knowledge of the Space Combat Power sponsor organization, mission, and current programs.Are willing and able to travel to government, vendor, and APL sites as needed. Up to 25% travel is expected to government and contractor locations within CONUS.Hold the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you ...Have a Masters or PhD degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field.Hold an active TS/SCI clearance with at least one active Special Access Program clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.