Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services and government relations consulting firm representing leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries. As an SBA-certified HUBZone company, Velos incorporates technical prowess into the execution of corporate strategies and business development experience, providing clients with reliable, cost effective, and maximum impact solutions. Velos also provides multi-discipline engineering and technical services to agencies such as NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Defense (DoD).
Velos is seeking a Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Systems Engineer who supports Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E) Principal Director for Integrated Network Systems of Systems, specifically NC3. They will support enterprise efforts to develop and maintain a roadmap to improve and modernize the NC3 architecture located in Alexandria, VA.
Essential job functions will include but are not limited to:

• Support the identification, evaluation, and tracking of new and ongoing R&D efforts for technology areas of interest to NC3.
• Participate in three to four NC3 working meetings per week.
• Provide weekly highlights to government officials.
• Assist with development of talking points / info papers to senior R&E leadership.
• Interface and collaborate with OUSD (A&S) for the NC3 Capability Portfolio Management Process and support the NC3 Capability Portfolio Guidance (CPG) process.
• Interface and collaborate with the NC3 Enterprise Center Support the development of and maintain a technology development plan and roadmap.
• Perform/assist secretariat duties for the NC3 Research and Development Working Group (RDWG).

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 20 years of professional experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Expert in NC3 systems, mission threads, and technologies applicable to the NC3 mission.
• Experience with: National Event Conferences, Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Continuity of Government (COG), National Military Command Center (NMCC) and/or National Leadership Command Capability (NLCC).
• Experience supporting the White House Communications Agency (WHCA).
• Expertise in dynamic mesh networking.
• Expert in developing system solutions to complex and challenging DoD problems.
• Experience leading planning/execution of complex mission and system analysis efforts.
• Familiarity with the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Experience in supporting technical, managerial, or operational fields and have expert credentials or be recognized as an authority and have the mature judgement required to advise senior government personnel.

Education Requirements:

• STEM Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TOP SECRET with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)..
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Velos (VEE-los), meaning "arrow" in Greek, truly symbolizes who we are as a company. We provide the perfect combination of agile, highly talented engineering and technical support with decades of market analysis and strategic planning experience - providing invaluable capabilities from strategy development through program execution. Whether we are leading an effort or part of a team, Velos always hits the mark!
Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits. We know our team is more than just the job we do, which is why we support education advancement with our tuition reimbursement program.
Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.