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Transition to Operations Specialist

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El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
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.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

Salary : $120,001 - $160,000

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