Cross Domain Solution (CDS) SME

Position: 
Cross Domain Solution (CDS) SME (Job ID:4611)
Location: 
Colorado Springs, CO

Job Id: 
4611
# of Openings: 
1



Cross Domain Solution (CDS) SME


Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Cross Domain Solution (CDS) SME to support critical cross-domain architectures and provide technical governance, strategic coordination, and Government-led oversight in Colorado Springs, CO.


• The CDS SME will serve as a primary technical representative, supporting coordination across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to ensure alignment with multi-agency security, compliance, and authorization requirements.

Job Description:

• Support test integration activities for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications Global (C2BMC-G) system.


• Coordinate with Government and Contractor Program Managers, prime development contractors, external stakeholders, and customers to identify and resolve missile defense challenges and opportunities.


• Support oversight of prime contractor integration of software applications and hardware components in preparation for testing.


• Ensure mission-critical functionality is prioritized and tested in accordance with established program plans, schedules, and fielding requirements.


• Provide technical expertise and guidance for cross-domain architectures, integration activities, and associated security requirements.


• Coordinate with MDA, DIA, and other Government organizations to support cross-domain planning, compliance, authorization, and approval activities.


• Work across internal and external organizations to resolve complex technical issues and accomplish common program objectives.


• Track detailed technical information, actions, risks, and issues independently and as part of an integrated team.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Master of Science degree in a technical or scientific field and at least 10 years of related experience.


• Must have direct experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and its programs.


• Must have experience coordinating with internal and external organizations to accomplish common technical and program objectives.


• Must have demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage detailed technical information independently and as part of a team.


• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.


• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, Government leadership, members of the Senior Executive Service, and senior military officers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prefer at least 15 years of relevant DoD, MDA, and/or industry experience, including experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).


• Experience supporting integration and test activities for missile defense-related programs or other complex DoD programs, preferred.


• Experience working within classified and Special Access Program environments, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.


• Must be eligible for adjudication to SCI and have the ability to maintain required clearance eligibility.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less


• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods


• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time


• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another


• Communicating with others to exchange information


• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements:


Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.


Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.


Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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