MDA Network Team Lead

Auria is looking to hire an C2BMC Network Team Lead to support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program. Primary work location is in Colorado Springs, CO.

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. This program is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• In this role the candidate will serve as a Network Team Lead. As a Network Team Lead, the candidate will coordinate planning, organization, and execution of engineering activities for development of assigned technical capabilities integrated into the C2BMC Network Enterprise.
• The candidate will work within an agile team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.
• Candidate will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and presenting KPIs and other metrics related to the Network Enterprise.
• This position is accountable for the overall engineering technical, cost and schedule performance of the capability.
• The candidate is expected to maintain clear and open communication with program and engineering management regarding status, Earned Value Management (EVM), staffing needs, program risks, and other relevant program and engineering metrics.
• The candidate will drive the use of best practices within the engineering team using Agile processes, tools and frameworks and will review capability artifacts and development practices for compliance with engineering principles, company and program standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Works with Development Engineers and Release Train Engineers to develop schedule, technical and cost performance of the capability
• Provide input to standard metrics packages to be used for program execution status, technical improvement, and management/customer status updates
• Management of risk mitigation activities, schedule planning, and managing change requests associated with the capabilities
• Preparation and presentation of internal and external communications, including but not limited to In Process Reviews (IPRs), Integrated Engineering Technical Reviews (IETRs), and bi-weekly status meetings for program management and customer representatives
• Manage the lifecycle of negotiated and assigned ECP effort(s) added to the capability
• Coordinate and resolve multiple spiral and capability resource de-confliction across the Agile Release Train (ART)and with other program ARTs
• Participation in ART-level Agile ceremonies, including daily stand ups, sprint planning, team backlog refinement, and retrospectives It is expected that this candidate will achieve long term goals as the responsible Capability Owner with limited oversight by program and engineering management

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Current/active in-scope DoD issued SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience
• or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience,
• or a PhD and 4 years of experience,
• or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT - Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required
• Proven project management experience as part of large DoD systems and capabilities under development
• Experience managing and reporting cost, schedule and technical development on a large program exhibiting the ability to coordinate planning, execution, integration and completion of projects within your area of assigned responsibility
• Experience in planning, conducting, and coordinating activities such as documentation development, technical exchange meetings with stakeholders, test events, and capability deployments
• Support program management of strategic technical projects, problem-solving, and ensure effective operation of the overall business rhythm
• Experience with Agile methodology or Agile Product Owner certification, Digital Transformation, and DevOps implementation
• Experience managing the design, development and implementation of complex systems
• Ability to analyze project, program and portfolio information needs, as well as determining the resources needed to achieve objectives
• Experience with Earned Value Management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior C2BMC experience
• Prior Team Lead and/or Product Owner experience
• Developing KPIs and tracking other metrics and creating reports
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new
• Proactively builds and aligns stakeholders, capabilities, and resources for getting things done quickly and achieving objectives
• Knowledge and experience with C2BMC NT/BC processes and procedures

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($134,000 - $145,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.  

As a full-time Auria employee, here are some of the many benefits to enjoy:  

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases   

• Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed  

• 11 Company-Paid Holidays & Float days per year  

• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested  

• Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Training Assistance   

• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA   

• No-cost life insurance   

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• And much more!   

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.