Technical Operations Officer at SAIC, Chantilly, VA
Technical Operations Officer at SAIC in Chantilly, VA. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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
- 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