Chief Software Architect

Overview

Position: Chief Software Architect

Location: El Segundo, CA

Required Security Clearance: Active TS with SCI eligibility

Position Type/Standard Work Hours: Full time, 40 hours

BTAS, Inc. is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We work with DoD programs and are committed to quality, professionalism, and a stimulating work environment.

The Opportunity

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC advances the United States 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 DoD’s current and future operational needs. The position supports multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs and 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance across all project and program stages.
• Support advanced technology acquisitions, future concept development, and integration.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Revise or draft 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.
• Assist with test and operations, including support for test documents, planning, events, requirements, and data for Developmental and Operational Testing.
• Provide analytical and operational engineering support to developmental and operational units.
• Support data and signal collection, processing, storage, archiving, analysis, and lessons learned for tests and operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS with 18+ years’ experience; or MA/MS with 16+ years’ experience; or Ph.D./JD with 15+ years’ experience.
• Individual must be an SME Recognized Industry Leader.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive software engineering and architectural design for largescale enterprise software projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a commercial software development company developing enterprise software at scale/complexity.
• Minimum 5 years of IC or DoD experience designing and deploying large-scale enterprise software solutions for operational missions.
• Minimum 2 years of SAP experience across complex mission partners and classified programs.
• Expert in Agile methodology and process at scale; Enterprise Software Engineering.
• Expert in modern commercial industry enterprise software engineering mindsets, patterns for CI, testing, delivery and deployment at scale.
• Expert in DevSecOps, SRE, and vertical slice development approaches and best practices.
• Effective management and leadership experience with large-scale programs (>100 personnel).
• Effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities.
• Knowledge of IC, DoD, Air Force, Space Force or SSC processes for delivering systems to production environments.
• Familiarity with highly available, scalable cloud-native (IaaS and PaaS) solutions in the commercial sector.
• Familiarity with highly scalable Data as a Service (DaaS) solutions in the commercial sector.
• Demonstrated expertise through professional publications and/or patents or masters.
• Highly Desired: Past or present experience with SSC or mission partner space control or space situational awareness programs.
• Experience with software engineering languages and tools (Java, Python, C++, or other OO languages), Kubernetes, AWS, Azure Cloud.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may 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 for extended periods.

Travel

Little if any travel is 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 may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation / Salary Range

Full-time, Salary, Exempt. Salary range: $187,000 – $300,000 per year. The range is contingent on experience, education, certification, training, and responsibilities.

BTAS Benefits

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

AAP / EEO Statement

BTAS is an equal opportunity employer. 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.