Bachelor's Degree with 14+ years of experience in space systems, or 18+ years of experience without a degree
Experience in space operations
Proven track record in developing lifecycle sustainment plans
Familiarity with technical orders and military standards
Understanding of sustainment challenges for space vehicles and ground systems
Proficient in Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analysis
Must pass security background checks and be eligible for sensitive information access
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive Product Support Strategies within the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan
Define and manage performance outcomes related to system reliability and maintainability
Conduct logistical and technical analysis to optimize system performance
Act as a liaison among program managers, engineers, and military users to resolve operational issues
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure maintenance requirements are met
Benefits
Opportunity to work with the U.S. Space Force on cutting-edge projects
Collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders
Location in sunny El Segundo, CA
Potential for professional development and certifications
Engagement in high-impact defense initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC's Horizon 2 program is seeking our latest Sustainment/Product Development Lead to serve as a subject matter expert in support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. As our Sustainment/Product Development Lead, you will be responsible for system sustainment to maximize readiness while managing costs. Key responsibilities include developing Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP), implementing Product Support Strategies, conducting Business Case Analyses, and managing product support contracts, as required, that advance the USSF. You will interact and coordinate daily with numerous stakeholders (Program Managers, Contracting Officers, System Engineers, and external/partner organizations) working in sunny El Segundo, CA.
Fun stuff on the job you will do:
Sustainment planning: develop, update, and implement comprehensive Product Support Strategies within the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan.
Performance Management: define and manage performance outcomes (reliability, availability, maintainability) and ensure compliance.
Logistical and Technical Analysis: conduct technical analysis, manage data, and provide logistics support to optimize system performance and reduce total ownership costs.
Stakeholder Coordination: act as a liaison between program managers, engineers, and military users to resolve operational issues and ensure readiness.
Risk Mitigation: identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure requirements are integrated into maintenance efforts.
Qualifications
This is you:
Bachelor's Degree and 14+ years experience with space systems or 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree
Must have experience in space operations
Experience developing lifecycle sustainment plans
Experience developing technical orders
Understanding of space vehicle, ground system, or satellite sustainment challenges
Proficiency reviewing and approving:
Technical Orders (TOs) - familiarity with Air Force TO system (AFTO) or equivalent service standards preferred
Training Plans and Training Support Packages (TSPs)
Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD)
Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Experience with Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analysis
Familiarity with Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
Knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) principles per EIA-649
Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Vetting program (if applicable)
Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs and consent to a polygraph examination (as required)
You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
PMP (Project Management Professional)
DAU Life Cycle Logistics (LOG) Courses (LOG 100-340)
DAWIA Logistics Certification (Level II or III)
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.
