Work as part of a small team within Office of the Undersecretary of War (Research and Engineering) (OUSW(R&E)) focused on understanding DoW space architectures, emerging capabilities, and technologies in order to provide effective engagement with space acquisition programs, protoyping efforts, and concepts.
Engage with priority space systems acquisition programs to provide an independent analysis of program status, technological maturation, and risk areas.
Support small-team efforts to analyze programs and characterize risk tied to program acquisition milestones. Collaborate with space programs across DoW/IC to understand their efforts including program plans, acquisition plans, technical approach and maturity, schedule, risk, and other aspects in order to present status to OUSD(R&E) leadership.
Effectively communicate program status, issues, risks, plans to executive leadership in narrative, briefing, and oral form.
Evaluate and understand the technology and engineering capabilities central to space programs; understand how space capabilities impact and support the Joint Warfighter.
Work independently to become an expert on programs and technologies within your area; develop and execute a tailored plan to facilitate DTE&A engagement with your programs; apply best practices from across DTE&A.
Work collaboratively with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals. Integrate your analysis from your specific p[rgrams into the overall team view of DoW space systems.

Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years in desired work areas; MS desired.
TS/SCI cleared; recent SAP work greatly desired.
Experience and understanding of DoW acquisition programs and Test and Evaluation (T&E).

Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
Flexibility managing work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

Senior Space Engineer/Aerospace Analyst

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