NL-25-039 Integrated Product Specialist

nLogic is seeking an Integrated Product Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Center. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Responsibilities:

• Support Systems Engineering and Integration activities for SATCOM programs at the SSC, Colorado Springs, CO located at Peterson Space Force Base
• Execute Integrated Product Support for Tactical SATCOM systems from development to operations to sustainment; support the transition of these systems from acquisitions to operations and sustainment activities
• Assist in program acquisition and provide product support subject matter expertise
• Assist in development of system solicitation documents to include: Acquisition Strategy Panel Briefing and Review Board decisions, Product Support Strategy, Justification and Approval documentation, Solicitation Review Board decisions, Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, Fact Finding and Technical Evaluation Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) documents, System Security Engineering requirements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and other related documents.
• Provide product support planning, analysis, assessment, requirements verification, technical writing and review of documentation, and integration for SATCOM programs during the acquisition lifecycle
• Assess programs against the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
• Evaluate system design and testing of reliability, availability, and maintainability-cost metrics to achieve user requirements in mission capability and monitor system performance for improvements
• Develop, assess, evaluate, and coordinate product support planning documents to implement a life cycle integrated product support strategy for system fielding and support program milestones, such as Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) products, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Depot Source of Repair(s) (DSOR), Depot Maintenance Activation Plan(s) (DMAP), policy/instructions, hardware/software licenses and warranties, sustainment concepts, technical orders (TO) verification, training plans, contractor Provisioning Parts List (PPL) and sparing, system support plans, support agreements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, System Transition Plan
• Regularly participate in and facilitate integration/schedule/product support forums for existing and emerging SATCOM programs such as working groups, Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT), Depot Maintenance Activation Working Groups (DMAWG), Provisioning Conferences, and Product Improvement Working Groups (PIWG); report progress status/issues/risk/potential impacts and resolution options; manage tasks/actions to closure; and capture information and present in an integrated schedule of events and milestones for senior leadership review
• Support transition to operations and sustainment activities, and assess operations and maintenance readiness for program depot activation, Operational Acceptance (OA) decisions, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) declaration
• Provide on-site support to SSC customers and MSEIT management in support of Tactical SATCOM programs
• Engage and collaborate with a geographically disperse MSEIT program support team to include personnel on both Los Angeles, CA and in various East Coast locations

Required Qualifications:

• An active DoD SECRET Security Clearance is required for this position
• Bachelor’s degree (15 years of experience acceptable in lieu of degree)
• 5+ years’ experience in DoD SATCOM acquisition and system life cycle management, and operations and sustainment
• Proficiency in Defense Acquisition System (DoDI 5000 series)
• Proficiency in Product Support Management for the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000.91)
• Proficiency in project planning
• Proficiency in the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
• Proficiency in requirements management
• Proficiency in writing Product Support documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations, and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Experience working with DoD Civilian and Military Customers at all levels (i.e. junior to General Officer/SES level)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in DoD SATCOM acquisition and system life cycle management, and sustainment
• MS in technical field or course work in military acquisition
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE CSEP or ESEP
• DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1, Life Cycle Logistics Level II
• Familiarity in Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) development, Data Item Description tailoring, PWS/SOW development, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, or Contract Security Classification Specification
• Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings
• Experience working in DoD space acquisition programs
• Experience in satellite communications systems
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Work Conditions:

• Work Model: Onsite
• Travel: Minimal, 5%

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Current SECRET security clearance is required for consideration. This is a full-time position on-site in Colorado Springs, CO. The estimated salary for this position ranges from approximately $95,000 to $120,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.