Job Details

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is currently looking for a Chief of Staff (Tech SME) With an active TS/SCI to Lead a small team (6-10 SMEs) on providing effective oversite of key programs of interest within the Space community for OUSD R&E in the National Capital Region! This position will have 30-50% telework!

As a Chief of Staff (Tech SME), you will:

• Understand customer requirements and equities, manage staff to provide output of high-quality assessment products.
• Act as Space SME and Action Officer for several space programs.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

Week in the life of a Chief of Staff (Tech SME):

• Lead small team (6-10 SMEs) on providing effective oversite of key programs of interest within the Space community.
• Work with CATMS system.
• Provide QC of all staff products
• Build plans for team engagement with key space programs
• Work with DTE&A staff to address all customer requirements.
• Guide interaction between program and OSD.
• Act as the primary POC between OUSD R&E and the programs we are reviewing.
• Manage and Project TS/SCI Work

• Masters Degree in related technical area: Aero, Space Systems, Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Recent experience working on a DoD space-related program.
• Some exposure to digital engineering and model-based engineering techniques.
• Extensive experience working on DoD acquisition programs or oversite
• Test and evaluation (T&E) experience
• Experience leading small teams is a must have.
• Experience working in or managing staff positions: (Pentagon, OSD Staff, Services Staff, Agency Staff).

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $150k - $200k per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.