Technical Operations Officer

Technical Operations Officer

Job ID: 2618577

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% 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 on an exciting program for a Technical Operations Officer to join our team and support mission-critical operations worldwide. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, executing, and managing cutting-edge technical and operational support programs to solve complex global challenges. This position demands a proactive professional who can excel in high-pressure environments, integrate technical expertise into operational processes, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, configure, and execute highly technical and sensitive operations in support of national security objectives
• Interface between operational and engineering development teams to translate technical requirements effectively and ensure alignment with mission-critical goals
• Conduct field-based activities such as technical deployments, equipment setup, and operational troubleshooting, including in overseas and austere environments
• Lead and mentor technical and operational teams, providing strategic direction and cultivating professional development
• Leverage customer and partner technical assets to conduct unilateral and joint intelligence operations against high-value targets
• Develop innovative approaches to enhance technical capabilities, including satellite communications, low-power systems, and signal collection technologies
• Deliver technical solutions and training for deploying personnel and other stakeholders as mission needs evolve
• Develop and maintain robust documentation and reporting on operational processes and mission outcomes

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for this position
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Technical Operations, including foreign field operations and mission-critical deployments
• Bachelor''s degree in engineering, cyber, computer science, or a related technical field is preferred but experience can be substituted for the degree
• Expert knowledge of technical tradecraft, emerging technologies, and field-operable technical systems such as low-power, satellite, and broadband communication technologies
• Proven leadership experience as a mentor, branch chief, or technical lead managing multidisciplinary teams conducting technical and operational projects
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills when dealing with cross-functional projects within technical and operational domains
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and apply innovative solutions in ambiguous and high-stakes environments
• Experience briefing senior-level management and providing strategic recommendations to achieve mission outcomes
• Ability to travel 10-25% of the time, CONUS and OCONUS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in establishing and managing technical programs in diverse geographies, including South Asia, Europe, and the Near East
• Hands-on expertise in deploying and tasking an array of technical solutions in support of classified operations
• Advanced technical certifications are a plus

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. 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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