What are the responsibilities and job description for the Launch NOPS Sustainment Specialist position at QinetiQ U.S.?
| Job ID | 2025-11467 | Posted Date | Program/Mission Support | Job Location | US-CO-Colorado Springs |
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QinetiQ is seeking a Senior Engineering professional to support the NRO Operations Squadron with Launch Sustainment efforts in Colorado Springs, CO. This role will directly support engineering and operations for NRO Launch Systems and Missions. Specific responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Develop, provide and maintain a Systems Engineering Management Plan, a Configuration Management Plan, Requirements Plans, Document Control Plans, etc. Develop and implement life cycle maintenance and sustainment processes and overarching O&M program guidelines for facilities, systems, and software
- Develop and implement a Government approved system architecture and evolution for all assigned infrastructure, S/W, H/W, database, and mission systems
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) program, including training, to assure a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all federal, state and local environmental, ESH regulations
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive Security program, including training, to assure a
secure workplace in compliance with Intelligence Community Directive 503: Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management, Certification, and Accreditation and other security regulations - Draft briefings and provide support to the OSL in preparing for and conducting required meetings, briefings, reviews and readiness assessments
support technical and programmatic meetings - Support planning, integration, for critical space launch support systems
- 5 years general experience
- TS/SCI with a CI/Poly; #qinetiqclearedjob
- 2 years NRO experience
- Bachelors in a STEM field
- 8 years of experience
- 5 years NRO experience
- Masters degree in a STEM field
The salary range for this role is $110,500- $143,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
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