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SPACE

Overview

Axient is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to support the Special Programs Division within the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) in Arlington, VA.

The Senior Systems Engineer directly supports the Execution and Congressional Branch within the SAF/SQ Special Programs Division. The Special Programs Division promotes integration of activities across domains and Services to meet warfighter requirements.

SAF/SQ has overall responsibility for Department of the Air Force (DAF) space systems acquisition and architectures oversight as well as integration of allied, civil, and commercial space capabilities into United States Space Force (USSF) architectures.

The individual selected for this position must, as a minimum, possess a TS clearance with SCI eligibility and the work requires travel.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Formulating, justifying, and defending the resources required for the management of multiple program elements in multi-year-appropriated funds for several classified, unique Space Force efforts.

• Assists in monitoring active budget year appropriations to ensure effective obligation and expenditure resources.

• Prepares and compiles documentation in support of annual and statuary congressional SAP reporting, Continuing Resolution (CR) issues, funds distribution and various financial execution reviews.

• Prepares and provides factual reference material and special reports for use during senior DoD briefings and Congressional hearings on related programs and issues.

• Facilitates SAP-focused SAE congressional engagements and ensures information is consistent, appropriately protected, and integrated for congressional engagements in collaboration with SAF/SQE, SAF/AQL, SAF/LL, and DoD SAPCO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree and 15+ years of applicable experience in Space Acquisition, Engineering, Scientific, math, or Analytic field related to Defense and/or Intelligence Space Acquisition Community

• U.S. citizenship and an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Demonstrated understanding of Security Compliance, Information Assurance, and compartmented Security, both from a technical as well as business process perspective.

• Comprehensive understanding of DoD Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution; DAF and space systems experience preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and writing) skills.

• Experience in using critical thinking to prepare written reports and presentations for executive-level officials.

• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and execute studies or projects.

• Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint software applications.

• Knowledge of Congressional budgeting process and Appropriations Committee staff engagements preferred.

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Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.

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Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.

Job ID 2024-5494

Category Analyst | Program Analyst

# of Openings 1

Location : Location US-VA-Arlington-Pentagon

Type Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 15

Clearance Requirement Top Secret