Advanced Technical Operations Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Advanced Technical Operations Analyst to develop requirements for game changing combat capabilities for the Air Force. Join a team of dedicated SMEs supporting Air Combat Command’s Advanced Combat Concepts Division (ACC A5/8ZG). This team of specialized professionals works with Combatant Commanders, Air Staff, program offices, industry, and other organizations to define the systems required to defeat our nation’s adversaries. A5/8Z is responsible for nearly all weapons employed by the United States Air Force and is central to the development of the cutting edge, highly classified technologies required to employ them. This position is located at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA and will require some CONUS/OCONOS travel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a senior technical advisor to the Advanced Combat Capabilities branch, within ACC A5/8ZG, supporting program management and requirements development.
• Serve as a SME for remotely piloted aircraft systems, to include training, manning, and basing support needs.
• Provide operational, technical, and analytical assistance to document MAJCOM and Special Access Program (SAP) requirements.
• Regularly interface with Air Staff, MAJCOMs, Numbered Air Forces, and other government organizations when performing duties associated with ACC A5/8ZG.
• Provide advice and assistance to leadership in the areas of mission needs and requirements analysis, concept of operations, program tradeoff analysis, program roadmap creation including technology insertion, platform integration, and support planning.
• Recommend policy changes and support the communication of policy changes.
• Provide security/indoc briefing to personnel.
• Represent A5/8ZG at CAF requirements meetings and other SAP planning meetings.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and fourteen (14) years or more experience in DoD disciplines including mission needs and requirements analysis. Master's degree and twelve (12) years or more experience.

 REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• TS/SCI clearance required to start.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph required to maintain employment.
• US citizenship required.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong background in military operations.
• Experience with manned / unmanned aircraft systems and their operations in the global environment.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent research skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Special Access Programs / SAP security requirements.
• Experience with artificial intelligence and its application to ISR operations.
• Experience with air-to-air and/or air-to-ground weapons.
• Experience with 5th Gen platforms or ability to demonstrate a good working knowledge of their capabilities.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.