SDA Data Fusion Network Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services supporting the US Space Force and its mission to Protect and Defend National Security Interests in Space as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Data Fusion Network Engineer on the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, Battlespace Awareness Acquisition Delta's Space Data Fusion team. The Sensor Data Fusion team is executing sensor communication upgrades and system of systems integration and automation projects to prototype and field next-generation Space Domain Awareness network and command and control systems, moving science and technology efforts to real-world execution.

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. Odyssey Systems is looking for high-performing, passionate people ready to make a difference by joining our existing team of dedicated professionals in the SDA workforce!

The Battlespace Awareness Acquisition Delta (USSF SSC/SZB) executes system acquisition and modernization 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.

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/SZB depot and development contractors and with SDA stakeholders.

This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities

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 on the subject of SDA network infrastructure and architecture, and in develop 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

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

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 TS/SCI clearance

Education: Master's degree in 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 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction
• Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid: Onsite at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs, CO

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

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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