SDA Data Fusion Network Engineer

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the US Space Force mission to defend National Security Interests in Space as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Data Fusion Network Engineer on the Space Data Fusion Team of System Delta 85’s Mission Integration Branch (SSC SYD 85/BNN).

SYD 85 is the U.S. Space Force organization responsible for developing and delivering resilient space capabilities supporting Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I). SYD 85 synchronizes acquisition efforts for critical space system capabilities and works together with Combat Forces Command (CFC) Mission Deltas to improve mission readiness.

This position provides Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support moving science and technology efforts to real-world execution. The Sensor Data Fusion branch is executing sensor communication upgrades and system of systems integration and automation projects to prototype and field the next-generation SDA network and command and control systems.

This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road with occasional work at Peterson SFB and Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO and the opportunity to telework 1 day per week at the discretion of the Government.

Odyssey Systems provides support to the Government in five areas: Product Support, Sustainment Engineering & Sustainment Management, Technical Order Management, Technical User Interface, and System Design, Engineering, and Integration. These tasks are executed laterally with USSF SSC/SZG depot and development contractors and with SDA stakeholders.

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office. As an SDA Data Fusion Network Engineer, you will work closely with the Government Program Manager and provide Advisory and Assistance Services support performing engineering tasks, research, studies, and analysis that provide technical, and managerial direction for problem definition, analysis, requirement development, and implementation for complex sensor networks. You will make recommendations and advise on system development, improvements, optimization, and support efforts and initiatives including contractual oversight for multiple small- to mid-sized contracts developing and fielding war fighting systems. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Apply network architecture development and engineering knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office
• Identify communication protocol and schema requirements for seamless data transmission between a globally distributed network of sensors
• Author Application Programming Interface (API) requirements in support of machine-to-machine autonomous sensor management
• Implement cybersecurity, information assurance, and risk management practices and produce artifacts to aid in the accreditation and sustainment of DoD network
• Support Security Impact Assessment (SIA) activities and balance accreditation risk with capability delivery requirements
• Interface with industry, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and other government organizations (DoD and the Intelligence Community) to bring state-of-the-art network capabilities into the SDA enterprise and provide technical implementation guidance
• Work proactively with the government to contribute technically sound and practical advice to the customers about SDA network infrastructure and architecture, and in developing an integration/deployment framework
• Support evaluation and validation of network systems, including development of criteria and procedures
• Participate in requirements development to ensure requirements are verifiable; coordinate on test plan development and other verification activities with SSC/SZG contractors and stakeholders
• Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Assist in developing requirements, drafting, and revising solicitation documents including Statements of Work (SOWs), and drafting Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation
• Evaluate proposals; provide analysis scoring vendor proposals against requirements and solicitation-documented evaluation criteria
• Participate in trade studies to support selection of preferred design solutions, commercial hardware or software components, and preferred course of action alternatives in project development/system delivery
• Support development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios used to conduct software/hardware network system integration testing
• 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); interface control documents (ICDs); and System Specifications
• Identify and track development and sustainment risks in support of Government activities; develop and execute technology insertion and risk reduction strategies, studies, and recommendations to mitigate identified risk conditions
• Coordinate and lead resolution of system issues and deficiencies with prime contractors, depot contractors, and other support contractors
• Provide relevant input to acquisition planning activities, upgrades, modifications, and studies, interface with stakeholders, contractor personnel, and product integrators
• Support the Government’s planning, acquisition, modification, and execution of multiple contracts
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Clearance: Active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Years of Experience: 4 years of directly relevant experience, 2 of which must be in the DoD, OR,

• MA/MS degree and 2 years of directly relevant DoD experience

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient in designing, configuring, and managing complex network architectures including LAN, WAN, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols, with focus on scalability, reliability, and security
• Solid understanding of software design principles and methodologies, design patterns, and AGILE development practices
• Demonstrated expertise in Integrated Safety and Security Instrumentation (ISSI systems, including design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, FFRDCs, and contractors, working in a highly dynamic environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with internal and external clients

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance, agreeable to polygraph

Education: Master's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Certifications: PMP Certification; DAU DAWIA, or equivalent Acquisition Program Management Level II or III training

Experience:

• Extensive background in serving as an Information Systems Security Manager, overseeing the development, implementation, and enforcement of security policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with organizational, industry, and regulatory standards
• Experience in implementing and managing international Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards

• Experience in the accreditation and operation of DoD computer networks, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Experience as a Program or Project Manager in a DoD, MDA, or IC Acquisition organization
• Experience as an A&AS contractor in a DoD, MDA, or IC Acquisition organization
• DoD Logistics, or Sustainment experience supporting similar requirements in DoD, MDA, IC, FFRDC, or DoD/DoE Laboratory organizations
• Experience developing solicitation documents (RFI, RFP, PWS, SOW) and evaluating proposals

Other Qualifications:

• DoD Acquisition, Logistics, or Sustainment experience supporting similar requirements in DoD, MDA, IC, FFRDC, or DoD/DoE Laboratory organizations
• Familiarity and proven work experience with DoD Acquisition Program Management, including DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (5000 series) processes and requirements

Additional Information:

• Location: 2424 Garden of the Gods Road and Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO
• Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction
• Hybrid: Onsite with an opportunity for telework work 1 day per week at the discretion of the Government

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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