Transition to Operations Specialist to support operations in the Colorado Springs area. This role will support day-to-day operational activities and help ensure program success within a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

In this role, you will support the transition of MILSATCOM and NC3 capabilities from acquisition into operations, providing expertise across planning, scheduling, requirements verification, and lifecycle documentation. You'll work closely with government stakeholders, Space Operations Command, and program office teams to evaluate system readiness, coordinate operational acceptance and IOC activities, and guide systems through the transition to sustainment. By applying established DoD processes and SE&I practices, you will help assess upgrades, manage transition artifacts, facilitate working groups, and ensure space-based communication systems are fielded effectively and on schedule, directly enhancing mission readiness for Joint and Allied warfighters.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in system acquisition and transition to operations/sustainment planning, scheduling, analysis, requirements verification, evaluating technical documentation, and integration for SATCOM programs in the acquisition lifecycle
• Develop and/or evaluate various life cycle documentation to include, but not limited to: project reports, briefings, System Transition Plans, provisioning documents, Operational Acceptance (OA) and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), OA/IOC criteria, Integrated Schedules, Agreements, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, Development Contractor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Deliverable (DD) documents, etc.
• Participate in site survey planning and execution
• Evaluate Program-related documentation and coordinate with Program Office, HQ Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Delta 8 concerning OA, IOC, or Full Operational Capability (FOC) requirements and on Technical Orders/Manuals, Training, potential early use, OA, IOC, and/or FOC requirements
• Lead and manage system transition to operations/sustainment process and activities, facilitate timely OA/IOC criteria closure and collect artifacts, assess system modifications/upgrades/changes/certifications, provisioning, evaluate transition readiness against requirements and schedules, monitor progress, identify/assess deficiencies and potential risks, document transition lessons learned for process improvement, and report status with recommendations to the Program Office
• Participate in and/or facilitate transition planning forums and working groups to include, but not limited to: Transition Management Working Group (TMWG), Integration meetings, Training Planning Team, technical design reviews, etc.
• Create and manage electronic databases

Required Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship is mandatory). A clearance active within the last 24 months is considered current.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years' experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations
• Program Office and/or HQ SpOC (previous HQ AFSPC) process experience
• Satellite communication systems testing experience
• Experience in weapon system transition to operations and support and system fielding (OA, IOC, and site activation)
• Working autonomously with government customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing milestone and critical path schedules
• Experience developing/evaluating life cycle management documentation (Transition Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans, etc.)
• Understanding of DoD and joint service acquisition instructions and policy
• Proficiency with operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000 series)
• Proficiency with Integrated Life Cycle Management (DAFI 63-101/20-101)
• Proficiency with system transition to operations and support
• Knowledge of 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
• Proficiency with requirements management
• Proficiency with writing acquisition technical documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in technical field
• 10+ years' experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations
• Experience with MILSATCOM space or related operations
• Experience supporting a System Program Office
• Experience working with HQ SpOC (previous HQ AFSPC) staff
• Experience with space system acquisition life cycle management and space system transition
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Knowledge of satellite operations
• Knowledge of systems engineering
• Knowledge of Technical Manuals/Orders
• Knowledge of Operator-Maintainer Training
• Knowledge of Contract Management
• Knowledge of Financial Management
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE
• DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1.

Work Conditions:

• Work Model: On-site
• Travel: None
• Work Hours: Standard

Summary of Benefits
nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.

Position Details

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active U.S. secret security clearance required (or the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance)
• This is a full-time role performed on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $91,000 to $175,500

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should complete their application to be considered for the opportunity.