Job DescriptionDescription 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 ResponsibilitiesCommand 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
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
