Program Analyst

OverviewProgram AnalystLOCATION: El Segundo, CAJOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: TS/SCI EligibleTRAVEL: As NeededSALARY: 165,000 to 195,000Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Space Systems Engineer to join the Enterprise Capabilities Team at United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO).This position is based in El Segundo, CA. You will play a critical role in advancing, integrating, and delivering system-of-systems space capabilities that support national security objectives. This is an opportunity to define the future of space operations—shaping enterprise requirements, performing mission engineering, and driving science and technology investments across USSF mission portfolios.Astrion has worked extensively with the U.S. Space Force where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients. This position provides support to a government customer in El Segundo, CA for systems engineering and integration in a variety of Space Force tasks and projects.Required Qualifications / Skills 15 years of combined industry, FFRDC and Federal Government experience with focus on Space AcquisitionMaster’s Degree in related STEM-oriented field, such as Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics; or a Bachelor’s Degree and 20 years experience in space acquisitionIdeal candidate has a demonstrated ability to interact with government and FFRDC subject matter experts to successfully meet objectives/goals on scheduleBe able to independently present data, Government’s position, and recommendations to any size audience compromised of peers through senior managementThorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once, and work with minimal customer oversight. Superb written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsProficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); adaptable to new analytical toolsSelf-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas Willingness to travel as required (occasional)TS/SCI DoD security clearance required. DoD clearance eligibility requirements include US citizenship. Preferred Qualifications / SkillsProficiency in Jira/ConfluenceExperience with space acquisition (military, contractor, or DoD civilian) as a SETA or SE&I support staffProject Management knowledgeExperience working with executives and senior managementResponsibilitiesYour specific role will be to support programs by ensuring that the Space Industrial Base is mature, ready, and able to deliver components, subsystems, and systems required by mission-critical systems across the USSF Space Enterprise. In addition, you will assist in managing program risks by identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats, vulnerabilities, and disruptions to the Space Industrial Base supply chain from beginning to end to ensure mission effectiveness.Provide support to Program Offices to address supply chain issues Maintain a Supply Chain presence in Program Office spaces to better understand intricate supply chain issues and challengesBuild trust with supported organizations and continue to advocate bilateral collaboration between them and SSIOStrengthen relationships w/other Government entities such as SAF/SQA, National Reconnaissance Office, Space Developmental Agency, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Defense Logistics Agency, and Defense Contract Management Agency to widen the reach of the initiative’s effortsLook for ways to partner with other services and commercial industry when appropriate Build relationships with industry groups Develop Space Industrial Base Governance documentsReview white papers submitted in response to calls for specific needs sent to Space Industrial Base Working Group membersMonitor trends and advancements in the Industrial Base to understand and anticipate future needs and manufacturing capabilities