Risk & Configuration Management Specialist (Secret clearance)

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

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Please review the job details below.

At Vantor, you’ll work with the U.S. Space Force and our partners as part of the effort to define and manage an integrated system-of-systems space enterprise, specifically focused on Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO).  You will be supporting the SSC BNN office, working to achieve Global Mission Data Dominance (GMDD) by bringing together critical capabilities to empower operators with the information and tools they need to achieve sensor-to-shooter dominance – rapidly detecting threats, sharing critical information, and enabling swift and decisive action. 

As part of this role, you will:

• Support all BNN projects with consolidated risks and metrics tracking in SEV

• Work with the BNN Risk and Configuration Management team

• Work with SPM to understand risks and dependencies for capability delivery

Join our team and create the future of SSIO in the Space Force.  Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizenship Required

• Active Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline

• 3+ years of experience performing the risk management process on space-related (space, ground, software, hardware system) Major Defense Acquisition Programs

• Experience with supporting overall engineering integration of Systems Engineering and Integration efforts for the DoD, government agencies, or commercial programs

• Knowledge of IAW AFI 63‐101/20‐101 and AF PAM 63‐128

• Ability to develop, document, execute and update program Risk and Issue Management Plans, process, and products

• Ability to identify, analyze, and propose program risks, issues, and handling plans

• Ability to facilitate, manage and participate in the Government Risk Management Boards, to include preparation, distribution and presentation of agendas, briefings, reports, meeting minutes and action items

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and test on enterprise systems

• Experience with planning and executing System Integration of complex Space/Ground systems

• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01/02

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent technical discipline

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certifications (ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP)

Clearance: Active Secret

Work Location:  El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.  Hybrid work permitted - mix of on-site & off-site

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Build Your Career:

When you join Vantor, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other professionals doing similar work across multiple markets. You’ll share best practices and work through challenges as you gain experience and mentoring to develop your career. Build your technical skills through hands-on training on the latest tools and tech from our in-house experts. Pursuing certifications? Take advantage of our tuition assistance, on-site courses, vendor relationships, and a network of experts who can give you helpful tips. We’ll help you develop the career you want as you chart your own course for success.

At Vantor, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choice, and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, insurance programs, commuter program, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and childcare benefits. 

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Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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