Chief System of Systems Integrator

Chief System of Systems Integrator

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical leadership skills with big picture thinking to help deliver U.S. Space Force capabilities to the warfighter? In this role you will lead and direct the technical effort of an SE&I team to help the Space Force architect, engineer, integrate, test, and field the Space Warfighting System of Systems (SoS). You will work side-by-side with senior Space Force officers and executives to lead the development and definition of SoS engineering and integration plans and processes, perform architectural analysis, define and manage requirements, control interfaces, and design, integrate, and test end-to-end capabilities, mission threads, and kill chains.

As a technical leader on our team, you will work with Booz Allen colleagues and the U.S. Space Force to develop, rapidly deploy, and integrate the next generation of resilient space, ground, and user capabilities across the space enterprise to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Your customer will trust you to not only architect, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up-front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. You will perform systems engineering leadership and program management in support of enterprise reviews and governance boards, as well as analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement recommended solutions. Join our team and be a part of transforming the U.S. Space Force to meet growing threats.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 18+ years of experience in defense systems engineering and development, including with Joint space operations, C5ISR, and battle management systems

• 5+ years of experience serving in a systems engineering leadership role for a large-scale space system of systems programs

• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Experience working within the DoD acquisition system

• Knowledge of Department of War acquisition systems, lifecycle planning, program management, and key program milestones

• Ability to be highly motivated, display a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission

• Ability to be comfortable with daily interactions at the executive leadership level

• Ability to drive organizational change with limited authority

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working within the DoD acquisition system

• Experience practicing MBSE

• Experience in Agile planning and systems development

• Knowledge of Space Force systems and warfighting missions

• Possession of excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in a STEM or Space field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.