Transition to Operations Specialist

Description SAIC provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. SAIC is seeking a Tactical Transition to Operations Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading‑edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state‑of‑the‑art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. Key Responsibilities Provide expertise in system acquisition and transition to operations/sustainment planning, scheduling, analysis, requirements verification, evaluating technical documentation, and integration for SATCOM programs in the acquisition lifecycle. Develop and/or evaluate various life cycle documentation to include, but not limited to: project reports, briefings, System Transition Plans, provisioning documents, Operational Acceptance (OA) and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), OA/IOC criteria, Integrated Schedules, Agreements, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, Development Contractor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Deliverable (DD) documents, etc. Participate in site survey planning and execution. Evaluate Program‑related documentation and coordinate with Program Office, HQ Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Delta 8 concerning OA, IOC, or Full Operational Capability (FOC) requirements and on Technical Orders/Manuals, Training, potential early use, OA, IOC, and/or FOC requirements. Lead and manage system transition to operations/sustainment process and activities, facilitate timely OA/IOC criteria closure and collect artifacts, assess system modifications/upgrades/changes/certifications, provisioning, evaluate transition readiness against requirements and schedules, monitor progress, identify/assess deficiencies and potential risks, document transition lessons learned for process improvement, and report status with recommendations to the Program Office. Participate in and/or facilitate transition planning forums and working groups to include, but not limited to: Transition Management Working Group (TMWG), Integration meetings, Training Planning Team, technical design reviews, etc. Create and manage electronic databases. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Active DoD Secret clearance. Bachelor’s Degree. 6+ years’ experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations. Program Office and/or HQ SpOC (previous HQ AFSPC) process experience. Satellite communication systems testing experience. Experience in weapon system transition to operations and support and system fielding (OA, IOC, and site activation). Working autonomously with government customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing milestone and critical path schedules. Experience developing/evaluating life cycle management documentation (Transition Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans, etc.). Understanding of DoD and joint service acquisition instructions and policy. Proficiency with operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000 series). Proficiency with Integrated Life Cycle Management (DAFI 63‑101/20‑101). Proficiency with system transition to operations and support. Knowledge of 12 Integrated Product Support Elements. Proficiency with requirements management. Proficiency with writing acquisition technical documentation. Desired Qualifications BS in technical field. 10+ years’ experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations. MILSATCOM space or other related operations experience. System Program Office experience. HQ SpOC (previous HQ AFSPC) staff. Space system acquisition life cycle management and space system transition. Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Knowledge of satellite operations. Knowledge of systems engineering. Knowledge of Technical Manuals/Orders. Knowledge of Operator‑Maintainer Training. Knowledge of Contract Management. Knowledge of Financial Management. Professional certifications such as INCOSE. DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1. Target salary range: $80,001 – $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr