Space Systems Specialist

Description Position Summary LinQuest is seeking a Space Systems Specialist to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. An active Secret Clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Provide launch service (LS) project management and systems engineering for Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) procurement of orbital and suborbital launch services in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC). Support the development and coordination of contract requirements documents, action items lists, presentation materials and decision briefings. Assess and document project budget, cost accounting and schedules to meet customer objectives. Coordinate actions with multiple mission partners and customers from DoD agencies and commercial industry. Facilitate and support integrated product teams, program management reviews, design & readiness reviews, technical interchange meetings and working groups. Ensure proper application of National, DoD. USAF, USSF and SSC policies. Prepare compliance documentation and assist in deviation and waiver processes. Identify potential project cost/schedule/performance risks and impacts; recommend risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate reviews of design documents and monitoring of system tests to support requirements verification. Coordinate launch campaign activities to include site preparation and facility support requirements. Required Skills and Experience: 5 years experience providing project management, technical management or systems engineering support to Space Systems Command or DoD/NASA/Commercial equivalent experience. Ability to provide leadership & management of multi-functional missions in a rapidly changing environment with multiple deadlines & deliverables. Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to clearly articulate ideas and recommendations. Detail oriented and the ability to organize, prioritize, and address multi-program schedules simultaneously. Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills. Proficiency with MS Office suite specifically Word, Excel & PowerPoint Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Technical Management, Systems Engineering or equivalent area. An active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position Preferred Skills and Experience: Launch, Missile or Space Operational experience. Previous prior enlisted experience may be considered as substitute for education or experience requirement Proficiency in the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR), MS Project and/or Confluence/Jira Masters Degree in relevant education requirement. This includes MBAs with relevant technical experience. Active DoD TS with SCI eligibility Compensation : Starting salary ranges from approximately $130,000 to $145,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits Why LinQuest? 20 years of excellence from concept to capability. LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nations competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force. Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better Licenses & Certifications Required Secret Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)