Job DescriptionDescription JOB DESCRIPTION: SAIC is seeking a Tactical Transition to Operations Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA. SAIC is the sub-contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract.
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
Qualifications Required:- Active DoD Secret clearance
- 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:- BS in technical field
- 10+ years' experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations
- MILSATCOM space or other related operations
- System Program Office
- HQ SpOC (previous HQ AFSPC) staff
- Space system acquisition life cycle management and space system transition
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility10+ years' experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations
- MILSATCOM space or other related operations
- 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
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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.
