SDA Optical Systems Configuration Manager

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Optical Systems Configuration Manager to the Sensors Branch of the Combat Forces Command, Mission Delta 2 – 2nd Sustainment Squadron (CFC MD2/2 STS). This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs, CO.

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 MD2/2 STS Sensors Branch executes system acquisition, modernization, and sustainment 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 Advisory and Assistance Services 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 MD2/2 STS 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 with an opportunity for remote work 1-2 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Optical Systems Configuration Manager to the Sensors Branch of the Combat Forces Command, Mission Delta 2 – 2nd Sustainment Squadron (CFC MD2/2 STS). This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs, CO.

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 MD2/2 STS Sensors Branch executes system acquisition, modernization, and sustainment 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 Advisory and Assistance Services 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 MD2/2 STS 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 with an opportunity for remote work 1-2 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 12 years of directly relevant experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD, OR,

• BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in Configuration Management or Configuration Control, 3 of which must be in the DoD, OR,
• MA/MS degree and 3 years of experience in Configuration Management or Configuration Control, 2 of which must be in the DoD.

Physical Qualifications:

Physical Configuration Audits may require individual to be able to lift up to 35 lbs, stand and walk for long periods of time, and climb ladders on occasion.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience developing Configuration Management processes to establish hardware and software baselines for complex systems.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, like Aras Innovator, and databases to maintain hardware and software baselines for complex systems.
• An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation.
• Configuration Management experience within the Department of Defense.
• Experience performing HW and SW configuration audits.
• Experience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.
• An in-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Change Control Board, and change control documentation.
• Experience developing briefings for management.
• Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, agreeable to polygraph

Certifications: CMII Certification or equivalent

Other Qualifications:

• Highly proficient user experience with Aras Innovator or a similar Product Lifecycle Management tool.
• Knowledge of or experience with the Space Surveillance Network, its systems and mission.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Previous experience as an A&AS contractor.

Additional Information:

Location: Work is performed at 2424 Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO with work and meetings intermittently performed at Peterson Space Force Base and Prime Contractor locations.

Travel: Minimal travel estimated at 10% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction.

Remote, On Site, or Hybrid: This is a Hybrid position with the potential to telework 1-2 days 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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