Overview
i3 is seeking anSDA Radar Systems Acquisition Program Managerwho will be providing Advisory and Assistance services supporting the Advanced Radar Systems Portfolio of the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Acquisition Delta (USSF SSC/SZGGD). As an SDA Radar Systems Acquisition Program Manager, you will provide programmatic and technical support for programs managed by Advanced Radar Systems Portfolio. The portfolio includes the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), Eglin Radar, Space Fence, Ground-Based Radar on Kwajalein, and other systems and initiatives.
This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road and Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO with an opportunity to telework 2-3 days per week at the discretion of the Government after an initial 30-45 days on site.SDA is foundational to Protecting and Defending US Space Systems that provide space-based Intelligence, Early Warning, Communications and Global Positioning services that sustain our way of life, support our national economy and act as force multipliers in times of conflict.
The Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Acquisition Delta (USSF SSC/SZG) executes system acquisition, modernization, and sustainment for ground- and space-based SDA sensors and command and control (C2) systems. Activities include acquisition program management, system, and subsystem engineering, maintenance and supply support, and fielding.
Pay Range: $95,000 - $105,000
The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws.
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vison, Life & Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, TRICARE Supplement, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Holidays.
Apply for this position directly through the i3 careers page at www.i3-corps.com/available.
Applications will be accepted for this position until February 13, 2024.
Responsibilities
Provide acquisition support: assist in developing acquisition strategies, cost estimations, requirements, statements of work, and requests for proposal; review and provide technical evaluation of vendor proposals for sustainment, contractor re-competes, new acquisitions, upgrades and modifications; prepare and staff required program and contract documents; interact with financial, contract, scheduling, risk management, and execution activities and personnel
Oversee and facilitate SZG sustainment and modification budgets for program managers; develop and edit program inputs in the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement (CCaR) and Centralized Access for Data Exchange (CAFDEx) systems to facilitate a final government budget and justification for each budget
Support, review and provide comments/input to, the development of overarching system design documentation to include: technical requirements documents (TRD); capability description documents (CDD); capability production documents (CPD); ICDs; and system specifications
Support the Government at technical interchange meetings (TIMs), design reviews, provisioning conference, tech order in-process reviews (IPRs), test readiness reviews, event scheduling, internal staff meetings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, working groups, and informal meetings; interface with contractor program management and technical personnel
Organize and support working group meetings across multiple organizations; research, provide recommended solutions and/or resolve questions, issues, and risks identified in IPT meetings; develop and provide recommended actions to the Government Program Management team and to Portfolio and Division senior management; coordinate with prime contractors, depot contractors, and Government functional teams
Develop strategies, plans and packages for classified and unclassified document submissions and facilitate associated life cycle cost planning and benefit analyses, partnering, acquisition of data rights, and provisioning; staff packages through process and follow through final approval
Review and provide relevant critical feedback on contractor prepared schedules, budgets, development and test plans; provide program oversight support to the Government team; prepare briefings, reports, and informational analyses in support of the Division’s programs; identify and prepare consolidated lessons learned reports from applicable related programs for Directorate and SMC reviews
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government direction
Up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction
Other duties as requested by the Government and within the constraints of the S3 contract
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 (four) years of Program Management experience performing program management activities within an Air Force, Space Force, DoD, Intelligence, or Missile Defense Agency acquisition organization
DAU Program Management Level 1 or equivalent
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance
Must be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Program Management, Business, Finance or a related field
8 (eight) or more years of Program Management experience with 4 or more years in Air Force, Space Force, DoD, Intelligence, or Missile Defense Agency acquisition organization
DAU Program Management Level 2 or equivalent
Active TS/SCI, agreeable to polygraph
About i3
Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the U.S. DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.
We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
Our focus is to leave our team members, our customers and our communities better than we found them.
Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.
Perks and Benefits at i3:
100% team member owned
Outstanding insurance coverage
401(k) match
Health and wellness incentives
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Generous PTO
Fun culture with company activities
Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares
We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!
Job LocationsUS-CO-Colorado Springs
ID 2024-4159
Business Unit AELS
Type Full-Time
Clearance Secret Required