Ground Segment Management Systems Engineer (PWSA)

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 Ground Segment Management Systems Engineer (PWSA) to support our customer in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Systems engineer position with a focus on schedule and risk management
• Reviews and coordinates ground schedules with prime ground segment contractors, the government, and other contractors as needed
• Coordinate inputs, develops, and provides ground segment updates to maintain a government-specific IMS
• Identify scheduling conflicts, critical paths, schedule risks, and divergences; present findings to Sr. Leadership
• Be cognizant of internal developments to inform scheduling updates
• Develop internal briefing material as directed by the government team
• Develop external-facing products (briefings, emails, etc.) with high standards and attention to detail
• Manage risk process for the PWSA Ground Segment
• Resolve complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry) and external stakeholders
  
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience
• 5 years of Project Management experience
• Experience developing integrated master schedules with Microsoft Project
• Prior experience supporting space system development or the Department of Defense
• Hands-on proficiency using presentation development tools, principally PowerPoint
• Excellent written and visual communication skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced organization
• TS Clearance required. Must be able to obtain/maintain SCI
  
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) or related discipline
  
  
  
  
  

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