Careers and Benefits

SES is searching for dynamic candidates for our projects in Colorado Springs, CO; Bellevue, NE and San Antonio, TX. We pay sign-on bonuses and relocation (when applicable). Positions require US Citizenship and a Secret or TS/SCI Clearance. Our goals are to maintain technical expertise providing state-of-the art solutions that consistently exceed customer expectations. If you or anyone you know might be qualified and interested, please contact us regarding our referral fees. We look forward to hearing from you.

Strategic Missile Warning Subject Matter Expert (SME)

% Travel:     N/A
Duration:     N/A
Minimum Clearance:     TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:     GSM
Location (address):     Schriever SFB , CO



Performs technical work in support of the functional management of the Integrated Tactical Warning & Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) Command & Control (C2) System.  This includes oversight of all ITW/AA systems—from sensors to correlation centers to forward users as well as direct management of ITW/AA C2.

 

Ensures ITW/AA operational systems (from sensors to correlation centers to forward users) and data communications media effectively accomplish the ITW/AA mission, ensures ITW/AA system integrity and ensures new programs are properly operationally integrated into the ITW/AA system.  Works independently or establishes and leads working groups to include the USSPACECOM, co-chaired Operations Approval Board (OAB, O-6 level) and the 2-star level ITW/AA Mission Oversight Board (MOB); directly responsible for the operability and integrity of the ITW/AA mission systems in accordance with the NORAD Agreement & Terms of Reference, CJCSIs 3296/6810, and NORAD/USSPACECOM instructions.  Works across multi-organizational boundaries with NORAD/USNORTHCOM, USSTRATCOM, OSD(A&S), US Space Force, and other key ITW/AA stakeholders to ensure National and Combatant Command mission requirements are supported. Performs ITW/AA Change Control Management; provides Missile Warning assessment/characterization data to the President of the United States, Canadian Prime Minister, and Combatant Commanders.  Plans and executes and responds to GO-FO level RFIs involving ITW/AA sensors and C2 anomalies.  Assists USSPACECOM GSM branch in ITW/AA system troubleshooting and follow-up beyond the scope of current operations. 

TRAVEL 20%

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION NONE



Contractual Skills Requirements:

  • Proficient at MS Office products: Word, Power Point, and Excel.
  • Previous Missile Warning/Missile Tracking mission area experience with OPIR (DSP/SBIRS/Future OPIR & Associated Ground Systems) and Ground Based Radar (UEWR) systems operations, policy enforcement, and change management efforts.
  • Knowledge of ITW/AA systems, processes, conferencing and CJCSI requirements.
  • Knowledge of various roles, capabilities, and issues associated with the ITW/AA C2 network and associated systems.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of ITW/AA systems specifics; sensors, correlation centers, data lines, forwards users, capabilities, functions, and operational practices of specific systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; articulate complex issues; and maintain a good working relationship.


Additional (Highly Desired) Qualifications:

  • 5-10 Years working in the Missile Warning mission area and familiar with the ITW/AA, TES, and SEWs architecture.
  • Retired military or previous military experience.
  • CCMD level and/or Joint Staff level staff officer experience.
  • CCMD Missile Warning Functional Management Office experience.
  • Familiarity with Missile Defense, and Space Situational Awareness missions.
  • Strategic missile warning—ITW/AA experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred


NC3 Enterprise Center Systems Certification Technical Support

% Travel:     N/A
Duration:     N/A
Minimum Clearance:     TS/SCI
Project or Contract Name:     NEC
Location (address):     Peterson SFB , CO



Providing technical support and expertise on Integrated Tactical Warning/ Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) system, Theater Event System (TES), Shared Early Warning System (SEWS), Space Domain Awareness (SDA) system and Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) system. Duties include technical interchange meeting participation and attendance, system test observation, data analysis, technical document review, drafting technical reports, make recommendations on program or system issues to NEC government Certification Action Officer (AO), provide input to the AO on certification process and documentation, maintain communications with other programs, multiple organizations and agencies to assist the AO in a technical support role. Additional roles involve test participant coordination, execution, data analysis and reporting for large scale test activities on ITW/AA, TES, SEWS, SDA and NC2 systems.

Travel: 10%
Clearance: TS eligibility for SCI and NC2



Contractual Skills Requirements:

Shall have experience in computer science, engineering, space systems management, communications, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, space operations, systems engineering, engineering management, systems management, systems analysis OR equivalent experience with studies in related fields, including strategic studies. Shall have experience in testing, analyzing, planning, operations, analytical studies, or systems development related to military space programs, simulations and systems. Shall each have 3 years or more experience for junior level or 10 years or more for senior level in any combination of years with ITW/AA, TES, SDA or NC3 systems.


Our benefits include:


  • Full, Comprehensive Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Company provided Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • AFLAC - Supplemented Insurance (Hospital stay, Cancer, etc.)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families

Paid Time Off Includes:


  • Accumulated Vacation (Available on Day 1)
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

If assigned to a DoD contract, the following are also paid holidays:

  • Presidents Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veterans Day

We believe in completely investing in our team members through:


  • Enabling professional growth with an individual self-development plan
  • Paid tuition from Accredited College/University
  • Paid professional and job related certifications
  • Paid professional and job related training
  • Paid membership to professional organizations

401K Plan:


  • Self-funded, Plan Transfer available immediately
  • Fully Vested in 12 Months
  • Company matching - tied to Company Success