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Software Engineering
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Military
Satellite Communications
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SATCOM
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Site Survey
Provisioning
Process Improvement
Reporting
Transition Management
Technical Drafting
Database
Satellite Telecommunications
System Testing
IOC
Team Leadership
Documentation
Product Support
Requirements Management
Writing
Technical Writing
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Communication
Presentations
Articulate
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MILSATCOM
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Financial Management
Program Management
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Software Engineering
Art
Military
Satellite Communications
Scheduling
SATCOM
Request For Proposal
Site Survey
Provisioning
Process Improvement
Reporting
Transition Management
Technical Drafting
Database
Satellite Telecommunications
System Testing
IOC
Team Leadership
Documentation
Product Support
Requirements Management
Writing
Technical Writing
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Communication
Presentations
Articulate
Security Clearance
DoD
Acquisition
Management
MILSATCOM
Satellite
Training
Contract Management
Financial Management
Program Management
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2613030

Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-28

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Config Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

?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.

The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state of the art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2613030
Posted 30+ days ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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