Support Systems & Tools Architecture and Design Lead

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (On-site)

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We are seeking an experienced Support Systems & Tools (SS&T) Architecture and Design Lead to support operations within the Test and Development Facility (TDF) for the NISSC III program. In this role, you will work with mission-critical systems essential to homeland defense and national security priorities. This is a full-time, on-site position ideal for a technical leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about engineering excellence, system reliability, and high‑standards execution.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality, and a desire to contribute to a dynamic and innovative engineering environment, we want you on our team. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the single point of contact for all SS&T activities within the Test and Development Facility (TDF)

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore operational degradations within the TDF environment

• Act as the primary authority for scheduling and deconflicting test events within the TDF

• Analyze, develop, and maintain NISSC III sustainment-covered requirements in collaboration with the Government Program Office

• Maintain requirements documentation and metadata, including traceability, within a Digital Engineering environment

• Conduct root cause analysis, impact assessments, and propose corrective or mitigating actions to resolve technical issues within the TDF

• Perform Technical Baseline Integrity tasks to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and mitigate risks to NISSC III system sustainment

• Review, validate, and release configuration items—including documents and drawings—while identifying gaps or misrepresentations

• Verify conformance to specifications, drawings, and interface control documents in alignment with configuration management standards

• Audit system modifications, installations, hardware, software, and networks against baseline artifacts

• Support Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs); ensure timely submission of required reports

• Assist in documenting and implementing hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable government standards, including:

  • Correct markings

  • Security labels

  • Distribution statements

• Perform additional tasks as required to support program success 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 12 years of relevant experience; Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.

• US Citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI upon hire.

• Strong desire to grow and learn emerging technologies in the missile early warning domain

• Demonstrated experience writing and editing government documentation

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Demonstrated creativity, technical initiative, and resourcefulness

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other document management, engineering, and collaboration tools

• Ability to lead and mentor junior software and systems engineers   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in related field with 10 years of experience

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate and advocate discipline-related knowledge, services, and programs

• Proven experience managing and delivering projects on time and within budget, with strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies

• Deep understanding of software development, engineering, and networking concepts

• Significant experience working in a TDF environment and supporting elements

• Experience working in a Digital Engineering environment; familiarity with NoMagic CAMEO is a plus

• Experience with NISSC or other Air Force programs

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