SAIC

Mission Operations Support Specialist

SAIC • $108K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
  • 14+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree required.
  • Proven ability to complete mission system-specific training at vendor locations.
  • Capacity to operate mission systems for extended periods, including evenings and weekends.
  • Willingness to travel for system installations and operational testing up to 25% of the time.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting skills for pre-deployment and operational readiness exercises.
  • Experience in writing operational procedures and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Support mission operations as part of a multi-function contractor and government team.
  • Attend PMRs, TEMs, and vendor events across the U.S.
  • Assist team members with logistics, security, and facilities coordination.
  • Provide operational insights to support broader team activities.
  • Perform system installations, operations, and maintenance at field sites.
  • Generate comprehensive reports on troubleshooting findings and operational readiness.
  • Alert mission directors to any issues or anomalies during operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a high-impact mission program.
  • Collaborative environment with a select team of mission system operators.
  • Potential for professional growth through extensive training.
  • Travel opportunities for field operations and vendor interactions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Mission Operations Support Specialist on a very exciting program! You will join a select cadre of mission system operators to support one of our customer's most important mission areas. The successful candidate will have the capacity to learn technical subject matter quickly to become fully approved to sit as an operator on a multi-function contractor and government team. You must also be able to operate independently, and as part of a team, being self-driven to meet the requirements of the position. In this role you will attend PMRs, TEMs and events at vendor locations in the United States. Part of this role also includes supporting other team members with broader activities to include facilities, security, shipping, logistics, in coordination with customer project leaders. You do not need to have skills in these areas, just be able to provide information related to your role that feeds these activities, then be willing to pitch in to help. This position will require CONUS and OCONUS travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

  • You must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly to be considered for the position
  • Minimum of 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree
  • Ability to successfully complete mission system-specific training on multiple mission systems, with training held at vendor locations in the United States
  • Ability to learn and operate mission systems as part of an integrated team during field and CONUS based missions for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours), and occasionally outside core hours (evenings/weekends). This is not a fixed "shift" type schedule
  • Ability to travel to field sites and perform system installations, O&M and testing of mission systems including antennas, shelters, and processing equipment
  • Ability to perform hands-on troubleshooting for pre-deployment exercises and operational readiness exercises and generate comprehensive reports on findings
  • Ability to interact with engineering, targeting, and development vendors and answer questions about operational requirements
  • Ability to help write operations procedures, operations plans, and technical documentation for mission systems
  • Attention to detail and ability to quickly recognize issues/anomalies/concerns during operations and alert missions director/mission team

Desired
  • Experience with RF and SATCOM communication technologies and fundamentals
  • Experience with satellite communication networks, equipment and/or protocols


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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