SAIC

Command and Control (C2) Optimization & Warfighter Integration Analyst

SAIC • $120K — $150K *
El Segundo, CA 90245In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in Command and Control (C2) operations or optimization
  • Ability to perform in senior-level forums (O-6 and above)
  • Strong understanding of Air Force/Space Force organizational structures
  • Experience in weapons school, orbital warfare or operational planning
  • Excellent communication and briefing skills
  • Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as representative on the C2 Optimization Team alongside senior military leaders
  • Provide insights for modernizing C2 frameworks and operational integration
  • Deliver data-driven recommendations to enhance military readiness and synchronization
  • Act as primary advisor for C2 in joint planning efforts
  • Represent Reserve Component needs in strategic discussions
  • Interface with senior military, civilian, and industry leaders for C2 alignment
  • Advise on C2 matters at Weapons and Tactics Conference

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Continuing education and training opportunities
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Generous leave policies
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Command and Control (C2) Optimization & Warfighter Integration Analyst to support the U.S. Space Force Horizon II program in El Segundo, CA. The successful candidate will provide strategic-level expertise in C2 operations, warfighter integration, orbital warfare, and advanced tactics development across the Total Force. This role requires the ability to operate independently in senior-level forums and represent Air Reserve Component (ARC) equities in joint and multi-domain environments.

Key Responsibilities

Command and Control Optimization
  • Serve as the representative on Horizon II Command and Control (C2) Optimization Team, composed primarily of senior leaders (O-6 level and above).
  • Provide analytical and operational expertise to assess, modernize, and improve C2 frameworks, decision-making processes, and operational integration across the enterprise.
  • Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership to enhance readiness, responsiveness, and multi-domain synchronization.


Senior-Level Advisory & Representation
  • Act as the primary advisor for Command and Control within cross-functional and joint planning efforts.
  • Represent ARC perspectives in high-level strategic discussions, ensuring Reserve Component capabilities, limitations, and integration requirements are fully incorporated into future force design and operational concepts.
  • Interface with senior military leaders, government civilians, and industry partners to align C2 modernization efforts with mission needs.


Weapons and Tactics Development Support
  • Serve as the sole ARC C2 advisor to the Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) Mission Area Working Group.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of advanced warfighter tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across the Department of Defense.
  • Facilitate the integration of ARC capabilities into evolving multi-domain operational concepts, ensuring relevance in future conflicts.
  • Support collaboration across mission areas to drive innovation in operational concepts, integration strategies, and tactical employment.


Qualifications

This is you:
  • Bachelors degree and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience
  • Demonstrated experience in Command and Control (C2) operations, planning, or optimization
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in senior-level environments (O-6 and above)
  • Strong understanding of Air Force / Space Force organizational structures, especially the Air Reserve Component
  • Experience supporting weapons school, orbital warfare, tactics development, or operational planning forums
  • Excellent communication and briefing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear recommendations
  • Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
  • Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination


You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
  • Background in multi-domain operations (MDO) or joint all-domain command and control (JADC2)
  • Prior involvement in WEPTAC, tactics conferences, or doctrine development
  • Familiarity with Space Force missions, systems, or operational environments
  • Experience supporting high-visibility, strategic-level initiatives


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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