Project Manager

POSITION: Project Manager
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility; willing to take a CI polygraph
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours


THE OPPORTUNITY:
Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.


As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.


Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.


WHO WE ARE:
BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.


We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Space Acquisitions and Engineering: Provide technical advice for projects at any stage of the acquisition life cycle, including advanced technology, concept development, and integration. Assist the government with cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Provide Technical and Programmatic Reports: Prepare SME-level status reports on individual programs or the entire portfolio upon request.
• Mission Protection and Operations Support: Provide technical and operational insights to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments. Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and conduct impact analyses, audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
• Infrastructure Planning and Coordination: Assist in planning and coordinating infrastructure projects at both unclassified and classified levels, leading efforts to establish new capabilities at various locations.
• SCIF/SAPF Operations and Maintenance:
  • Operate and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) for government and contractor use.
  • Manage facility requirements, including IT infrastructure, workspaces, networks, and location specifications as outlined in the task order.
  • Maintain an accredited SAPF with multi-level data services, including access to the Unified Data Library and National Space Defense Center.
  • Ensure IT network bandwidth for classified and unclassified data feeds and highperformance processing. Provide IT configuration and management, including fail-safes, software updates, and hardware maintenance.
  • Assume the lease and oversee operations, maintenance, logistics, and sustaining functions of an existing SCIF/SAPF, including utilities, janitorial services, and visitor access management.
• Digital Engineering and Acquisition Support:
  • Advise on digital engineering initiatives for acquisition, sustainment, and launch. Assess current digital capabilities and identify gaps in digital acquisition and engineering strategy.
  • Assist in developing an integrated digital roadmap with measurable milestones to support the Space Systems Command's (SSC) digital acquisition and engineering goals.
  • Provide expertise in digital acquisition methodologies, solution evaluation, data strategy, roadmap design, and change management program implementation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly experienced in performing acquisition management activities related to contracting, legal, policy, and regulatory development, review, and compliance in the government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit/non-profit government support/development Contractor arena, of which six years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of the Department of Defense.
• PMP certified preferred
• MA/MS degree required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PWS or "This position does not supervise the work of others."


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.


TRAVEL:
Some travel may be required.


OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.


COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE:
BTAS 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: $143,000 - $250,000 Annual Salary


BTAS BENEFITS:
A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.


AAP / EEO STATEMENT:
BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.