Principal Fire Control Systems Integration Manager

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:

ANSER is seeking a Principal Fire Control Systems Integration Manager to provide technical and operational insight into joint fire control systems, with a focus on space integration and target engagement.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and operational insight into joint fire control systems, with a focus on space integration and target engagement.

• Support modeling, simulation, wargaming, and system performance assessments to evaluate fire control architectures and mission effectiveness.

• Contribute to the development and integration of space-based systems for detecting, tracking, and engaging advanced missile threats.

• Evaluate fire control system capabilities and interoperability with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) frameworks.

• Analyze mission data and system performance to support mission protection and operational assessments.

• Recommend solutions to resolve technical anomalies and improve system performance.

• Conduct and evaluate impact analyses, audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.

• Monitor program schedules, acquisition implementation, and report requirement shortfalls and risks.

• Correlate execution data with program baselines to maintain accurate and up-to-date acquisition reports.

• Advise program leadership during technical engagements, such as design reviews, working groups, and technical interchange meetings.

• Support integrated product teams and maintain situational awareness across related programs and technologies.

• Provide technical expertise across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including advanced concept development and integration.

• Assist with the development, review, and presentation of JCIDS and acquisition documentation in alignment with DoD standards.

• Deliver SME-level technical and programmatic status reports as required.

• Identify opportunities for acquisition and process improvement and develop detailed technical risk mitigation plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, National Security, Intelligence, or related discipline).

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in space operations, intelligence, or related technical domains.

• 20+ years of total experience within the Department of Defense, with a strong background in space and intelligence operations.

• Deep expertise in joint intelligence operations, space control methodologies, and associated networks.

• Advanced technical knowledge of space systems architecture, space operations, and command and control (C2) systems.

• In-depth understanding of targeting, fire delivery architectures, and cross-domain integration, including space and cyber domains.

• Proven experience integrating diverse fire delivery platforms into joint and combined operations.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.