Why This Role Stands Out
Advance your career in the critical space domain by shaping cutting-edge missile warning systems and contributing to international security cooperation, with a competitive salary of $120,000-$170,000 and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive in this mid-senior role if you possess strong systems engineering skills, experience with space operations and FMS policies, and a desire to make a significant impact; apply today to join a reputable team and grow your expertise.
Quick Overview
Job Description
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the space domain? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape the space security cooperation and security assistance mission by providing technical expertise to integrate a U.S.
Space Force mission area programs of record into the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) enterprise and enable export to international partners. You’ll coordinate with key stakeholders to support the technology release and foreign disclosure (TRFD) process and ensure compliance with Air Force Policy. You’ll develop and deliver high-quality written products and briefings to executive-level leadership to report programmatic milestones. This position is located in Arlington, VA.
Qualifications
6+ years of experience with space operations
3+ years of experience with the mission area
Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and FMS policies, processes, and stakeholders Ability to use MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, and communicate at the executive level
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a systems engineering, mathematics, electrical engineering, or computer science field Nice To Have Qualifications
Experience with TRFD policy and processes
Knowledge of Senior and executive leadership’s role in security assistance and FMS and their relationships to key stakeholders
Ability to use Power Apps such as Power BI
TS/SCI clearance
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies.
Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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