Project Management, Acquisition & Technical Advisor

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Project Management, Acquisition & Technical Advisor (SETA) for a role in Chantilly, VA.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Project Execution Support
• Coordinate daily program activities to align technical efforts, schedules, and mission objectives
• Support the Program Manager in tracking execution progress, managing risks, and mitigating dependencies
• Develop and maintain key program documents, including integrated schedules, action item lists, execution plans, and leadership briefings
• Coordinate program reviews, working groups, and technical exchange meetings
  
  
  
  
• Acquisition Support
• Support the development and implementation of innovative acquisition strategies and plans
• Assist in preparing essential acquisition documents, such as Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and contract modifications
• Monitor contract execution and performance to ensure all deliverables meet program requirements
• Facilitate communication between the program office and contracting activities
  
  
  
  
• Test & Demonstration Execution
• Support the planning and execution of test and demonstration events involving multiple stakeholders
• Develop test objectives, execution plans, and evaluation criteria
• Coordinate all event logistics, including participants, scheduling, and site requirements
• Track demonstration outcomes, capture lessons learned, and support post-event transition planning
  
  
  
  
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
• Facilitate coordination among government stakeholders, performers, and operational partners
• Track action items to maintain technical and operational alignment across all teams
• Develop executive briefings and status updates summarizing program progress, risks, and outcomes
• Provide clear communications to support leadership decision-making and program alignment
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5 years of SCO-like Acquisition experience supporting DoD R&D, acquisition, or technical programs
• Demonstrated experience with the software development lifecycle, methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps), and best practices
• Experience coordinating program execution across multiple stakeholders
• Experience supporting test events, demonstrations, or operational evaluations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing development
• Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer
  
  
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting rapid prototyping or advanced capability development programs
• Background in systems integration, operational testing, or demonstration planning
• Familiarity with DoD program management and acquisition processes (e.g., DoD 5000 series)
• Experience with modern software development tools, languages, and cloud environments
• Familiarity with DoD software acquisition pathways and policies (e.g., Software Acquisition Pathway, DoDI 5000.87)
• Experience operating in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
  
  
  
  
  

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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