Operations Research Manager

SAIC • $120K — $145K *

Colorado Springs, CORemote in Colorado Springs, CO

Information Technology

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of USAF experience; Master's with 12+ years; PhD or JD with 9+ years.
At least 2 years managing Air Force RDT&E projects.
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Experience in AF acquisition or Intelligence Community project management.
3+ years in R&D or rapid acquisition development projects.

Responsibilities

Interface with mission partners to identify warfighting gaps and translate them into product goals.
Collaborate with joint and service experts for data integration.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure prototypes meet warfighter needs.
Act as a liaison in an agile environment between stakeholders and developers.
Plan and execute stakeholder engagements across multiple projects.
Provide mentorship and leadership to a diverse team.
Assist in developing team strategies based on customer requirements.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement in high-impact projects with direct relevance to national security.
Collaboration with a diverse team of experts in the field.
Access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
Potential for career advancement within a leading defense contractor.

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Full Job Description

Job Description

SAIC is seeking an Operations Research Manager to act as a Warfighter Integration Manager for the company. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of USAF Command & Control (C2) processes, tools, and technologies, along with hands-on experience in planning and implementing operational strategies that align with mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the interface with mission partners and stakeholders to understand warfighting gaps and needs and translate into product vision and goals.
Experience working with joint and service component experts to deliver data integration for warfighter utilization.
Work with a cross-functional team as prototypes are developed, to ensure that the product meets warfighter requirements.
Work in an agile environment, and act as a liaison between stakeholders, customers, and developers/engineers.
Plan, deconflict, and execute stakeholder engagements across 3-5 projects throughout all phases of execution.
Provide mentorship and leadership to a diverse team.
Assist in the development and implementation of a team strategy based on customer requirements and direction.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and 14 years or more of USAF tactical, operational and staff experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
Minimum 2 years of experience planning, directing, coordinating, and managing projects related to Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
TS clearance with SCI eligibility

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in an AF acquisition or Intelligence Community project management position leading integrated teams consisting of engineers, analysts, and project management personnel.
Three or more years' experience in R&D or rapid acquisition development projects.
Experience integrating projects.
Experience providing successful project transition (from prototype to sustainment).
Experience in deployed environments

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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.

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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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