Our NORAD Operations Group
Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).
Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:
- Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
- Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
- Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
- Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
- Software development and integration.
NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:
- Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
- Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
- Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
- Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
- Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world
Description of Duties:
The Program Chief Engineer supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will:
- Report to and serve as a key advisor to the NISSC II Office of the General Manager on operations associated with the fields of Program Integration, Contract Performance Management, Process Engineering & Management, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Systems Engineering, and Configuration/Document Management.
- Assist the NISSC II Office of the General Manager in providing specialized support and insight in the following sub-areas: Enterprise Architecture Implementation, Technical Baseline Development & Management, Enterprise Systems Engineering Integration, Process Integration, System Configuration Management, Regulatory Compliance, & Contract Performance Measurement.
- Chair the NISSC II Engineering Review Board and provide functional oversight of all associated processes supporting Systems Engineering and Technical Baseline management for NISSC II covered systems.
- Assess program integration, management, and performance issues within assigned scope of responsibilities and develop approaches to meet productivity, quality, and client- satisfaction goals and targets.
- Maintain and enhance policies and procedures across assigned functional areas of responsibility.
- Coordinate closely with NISSC II departments and teams to mitigate impacts of any new requirements, processes, or responsibilities within assigned functional areas of responsibility.
- Coordinate system upgrades, new capabilities, patching, and other deployments to all NISSC II covered systems to prevent service disruptions and/or mission impacts.
- Serve as primary liaison to Government System Program Office (SPO) Engineering to facilitate customer integration, policy interpretation and development, and process development, interpretation, and implementation.
- Provide functional oversight of other engineering leads across NISSC II, to include Sustainment, DevSecOps, and Cybersecurity.
The successful candidate will:
This position will be filled and work onsite in Colorado Springs, CO
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Cybersecurity related field and 12 years of directly related experience
- Must have 14 years of general work experience
- Must have 5 years of directly related experience on NISSC II covered systems
- Must have 5 years in Systems Engineering and/or Enterprise Architecture
- Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, or higher
Desired Requirements:
- Masters Degree
- Secondary degree (Bachelor's or Masters) in Information Technology
- Program or Contract Management experience
- Business development experience
- Experience and/or knowledge in Agile program implementation
This position is expected to pay $185,000 - $210,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
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The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.
Essential Functions:
Communication
- Will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Position may require you to communicate verbally, and/or in writing, with a variety of government, military, and contractor personnel at all levels.
Work Environment
- Work will be performed inside a large facility.
- Work environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
- Work assignments vary based on client requirements.
Attendance
- Regular attendance following the established work schedule is mandatory.
Travel
- Commuting between locations may be required daily (~30-minute drive).
- May require operating motor vehicles for commuting between locations.
- It is important to maintain a current passport.
Other Essential Functions
- Candidate must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
- Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
- Grooming and dress are usually business casual but dependent on the client's standards. Must not pose a safety hazard to employees working in the same general area.
