LinQuest is seeking an Enterprise Transition to Operations Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

LinQuest is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for LinQuest employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

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 MILSATCOM 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 planning, scheduling, analysis, operational concepts, requirements verification, site activation, evaluating technical documentation, and integration for SATCOM programs in the acquisition lifecycle at Shriever Space Force Base (SSFB)
• Act as SSFB SATCOM Portfolio Transition to Operations liaison between operational units, stakeholders, contractors, SSC Program Offices, and HQ SpOC
• Develop and/or review various life cycle documentation to include, but not limited to: project reports, briefings, System Transition Plans, Operational Acceptance (OA) and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), Site Activation Plans, Depot Maintenance Activation Plans (DMAP), Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP), OA/IOC criteria, Integrated Schedules, Agreements, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, Development Contractor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents, etc.
• Lead and manage system transition to operations process and activities, define requirements, integrate site activation activities with Delta 8 (SSFB), facilitate timely OA/IOC criteria closure and collect artifacts, assess system modifications/ upgrades/changes, manage workstation and equipment installation, 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 Director forums, Site Activation Working Groups, Facility Utilization Boards, Integration meetings, Training Planning Team, technical design reviews, etc.
• Develop and maintain Enterprise SATCOM Transition Integrated Master Schedule
• Lead site modification and activation planning and execution for bed down and transition to operations
• Create and manage electronic databases
• Travel: approximately 5%

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7 years related experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations (5 years, if hold a technical BS degree)
• Knowledge of Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000 series)
• Knowledge of Integrated Life Cycle Management (AFI 63-101/20-101)
• Knowledge of System transition to operations and support
• Knowledge of 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
• Proficient in Writing acquisition technical documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, 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
• Program Office and HQ Space Operations Command (previous HQ AFSPC) process knowledge
• Experience in system transition to operations and support (Operational Acceptance, Initial Operational Capability, site activation)
• Working autonomously with gov’t customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing milestone and critical path schedules
• Experience developing/reviewing life cycle management documentation (Transition Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans, Site Activation Plans, etc.)
• Understanding of DoD and joint service acquisition instructions and policy
• Active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 10 years related experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations
• MILSATCOM space operations experience
• HQ Space Operations Command (previous HQ AFSPC) staff experience
• Space system acquisition life cycle management and system transition
• Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible

Compensation: Starting salary ranges from approximately $115,000 to $140,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers’ portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest’s corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees’ creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits