Transition to Operations Specialist

Science Applications International Corp

Colorado Springs, CO

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$120,001–$160,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Acquisitions Management, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Data Science, Database Administration, DoD Acquisitions, DoD Secret Clearance, DoD Top Secret Clearance, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Emerging Technology, Financial Management, Fortune 500 Customers, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Inversion of Control (IoC), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM), Operational Support, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Support, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Satellite Communications, Satellite Operations, Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Configuration Management, Space Operations, Status Reports, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, System Operations, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Tactical Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Work From Home, Writing Skills

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Colorado Springs, CO

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10 days ago

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Transition to Operations Specialist

Job ID: 2613030

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Date Posted: May 28, 2026

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: On-Site

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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.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian, and intelligence 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. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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