Technical Site Lead

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. • Boulder, CO • 5h ago

Job Descriptions:

Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.

Kratos is seeking a highly motivated candidate as a Technical Site Lead to transition a large ground Space Mission Operations contract to the next phase of development and operations. The Site Lead is based in Boulder, CO, with work at a Government Facility.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Complete the transition of a Mission Operations Center from a development contract into operations, with ongoing support to operations.

Proactively coordinate and track cross-team and cross-program dependencies

Manage subcontractor performance

Proactively solve technical and programmatic challenges

Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles

Assess and mitigate risk throughout the lifecycle

Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless handoff of a technical baseline

Periodic travel to Colorado Springs, CO and/or other locations

Required Experience:

Engineering experience on an EVMS-compliant program

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute a development program

In-depth knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) contract execution, including control account, schedule, and risk management

Awareness of cybersecurity accreditation procedures

Demonstrated leadership of an engineering team on a ground station program

Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization and their hardware platforms

Working knowledge of space systems, including satellite ground systems

Experience with military space operations

Proven ability to prioritize work in order to meet tight deadlines

Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings

BS in STEM degree with 10+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management

Current Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

Preferred Skills and Experience

Earned Value Management System (EVMS) expertise

Test experience, working with a DoD customer to transition a development system to operations, is a plus

Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry

Experience in ground systems, system engineering, or software is a plus

Experience developing customer documentation deliverables

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Sharp analytical abilities and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment

Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes to include requirements development, validation and verification for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design

Ability to effectively manage a geographically dispersed team

LI-Hybrid

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $170,000-$210,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Keyword: Project Engineer, Technical Lead

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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