Mission Operations Support Specialist

Mission Operations Support Specialist

Job ID: 2615874

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Aug 19, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Mission Operations Support Specialist on a very exciting program! You will join a select cadre of mission system operators to support one of our customer''s most important mission areas. The successful candidate will have the capacity to learn technical subject matter quickly to become fully approved to sit as an operator on a multi-function contractor and government team. You must also be able to operate independently, and as part of a team, being self-driven to meet the requirements of the position. In this role you will attend PMRs, TEMs and events at vendor locations in the United States. Part of this role also includes supporting other team members with broader activities to include facilities, security, shipping, logistics, in coordination with customer project leaders. You do not need to have skills in these areas, just be able to provide information related to your role that feeds these activities, then be willing to pitch in to help. This position will require CONUS and OCONUS travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• You must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly to be considered for the position
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor''s degree, or 13 years without the degree
• Ability to successfully complete mission system-specific training on multiple mission systems, with training held at vendor locations in the United States
• Ability to learn and operate mission systems as part of an integrated team during field and CONUS based missions for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours), and occasionally outside core hours (evenings/weekends). This is not a fixed "shift" type schedule
• Ability to travel to field sites and perform system installations, O&M and testing of mission systems including antennas, shelters, and processing equipment
• Ability to perform hands-on troubleshooting for pre-deployment exercises and operational readiness exercises and generate comprehensive reports on findings
• Ability to interact with engineering, targeting, and development vendors and answer questions about operational requirements
• Ability to help write operations procedures, operations plans, and technical documentation for mission systems
• Attention to detail and ability to quickly recognize issues/anomalies/concerns during operations and alert missions director/mission team

Desired

• Experience with RF and SATCOM communication technologies and fundamentals
• Experience with satellite communication networks, equipment and/or protocols

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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 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. 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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