SATCOM Enterprise Operations Integration Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in planning, scheduling, analysis, acquisition, operational concepts, requirements verification, site activation, creating and evaluating technical documentation, and capability integration of SATCOM capabilities at SSFB.
• Facilitate technical and programmatic liaison between operational units, stakeholders, contractors, SSC Program Offices, and HQ Combat Forces Command (CFC).
• Develop, review, and/or contribute to various capability integration, infrastructure, and related life cycle documentation to include, but not limited to: reports, briefings, Integration Plans, Operational Acceptance (OA) Plans, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans, Site Activation Plans, operational schedules, agreements, memorandum, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, Development Contractor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents, etc.
• Lead and/or manage capability integration processes and activities, define requirements, integrate site activation activities, assess system modifications/ upgrades/changes, manage workstation and equipment installation, evaluate program office transition readiness against operational requirements and schedules, monitor progress, identify/assess deficiencies and potential risks, document transition lessons learned for process improvement, and report status with recommendations as required.
• Participate in and/or facilitate integration planning forums and working groups to include, but not limited to: Directorate forums, technical working groups, Facility Utilization working groups and boards, Mission Protection boards and working groups, Integration meetings, training requirements assessment, technical design reviews, etc.
• Create and manage SATCOM integration schedules and related documentation.
• Assess and develop facility infrastructure requirements, assess facility power and cooling allocation data, assess and facilitate site infrastructure communications and modification, and other required site activation planning.
• Develop and maintain SATCOM integration schedules and related documentation.

Requirements

• Currently possess a current, in-scope Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years related experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management, transition, and/or operations.
• Program Office and HQ Combat Forces Command (CFC) (previous Space Operations Command) process knowledge/experience.
• Experience in capability transition to operations, integration, and support (Operational Acceptance, Initial Operational Capability, site activation).
• Experience working autonomously with Government customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing/monitoring milestone and critical path activities.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000 series).
• Proficiency with Integrated Life Cycle Management (AFI 63-101/20-101).
• Proficiency with System transition to operations and support.
• Knowledge of 12 Integrated Product Support Elements.
• Proficiency with writing acquisition-related technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately articulate guidance, planning concepts, ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately articulate guidance, planning concepts, ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance, SCI eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical field.
• Knowledge of SATCOM Satellite Operations, technical orders, and training.
• Familiarity with HQ Combat Forces Command (CFC) (previously Space Operations Command).
• 10+ years related experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management, transition, and/or operations.
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE CSEP or ESEP.
• DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Professional development support.