The Role
Leads warfighter integration by translating mission-partner needs into product vision, coordinating stakeholder engagements across multiple projects, guiding agile prototype development, and ensuring solutions meet USAF requirements. The role manages cross-functional teams, supports operational strategy, mentors personnel, and facilitates project transitions from prototype to sustainment. Extensive USAF experience, Air Force RDT&E project management, and TS clearance with SCI eligibility are required.
Summary Generated by Built In
SAIC is seeking an Operations Research Manager to act as a Warfighter Integration Manager for the company. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of USAF Command & Control (C2) processes, tools, and technologies, along with hands-on experience in planning and implementing operational strategies that align with mission objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the interface with mission partners and stakeholders to understand warfighting gaps and needs and translate into product vision and goals.
- Experience working with joint and service component experts to deliver data integration for warfighter utilization.
- Work with a cross-functional team as prototypes are developed, to ensure that the product meets warfighter requirements.
- Work in an agile environment, and act as a liaison between stakeholders, customers, and developers/engineers.
- Plan, deconflict, and execute stakeholder engagements across 3-5 projects throughout all phases of execution.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to a diverse team.
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Assist in the development and implementation of a team strategy based on customer requirements and direction.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and 14 years or more of USAF tactical, operational and staff experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience planning, directing, coordinating, and managing projects related to Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
- TS clearance with SCI eligibility
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in an AF acquisition or Intelligence Community project management position leading integrated teams consisting of engineers, analysts, and project management personnel.
- Three or more years’ experience in R&D or rapid acquisition development projects.
- Experience integrating projects.
- Experience providing successful project transition (from prototype to sustainment).
- Experience in deployed environments
About UsSAIC® 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 14 or more years of USAF tactical, operational, and staff experience; or master's degree and 12 or more years; or PhD/JD and 9 or more years
- At least 2 years of experience planning, directing, coordinating, and managing Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation projects
- TS security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Experience in an Air Force acquisition or Intelligence Community project management position leading integrated teams of engineers, analysts, and project management personnel
- Three or more years of experience in R&D or rapid acquisition development projects
- Experience integrating projects
- Experience transitioning projects from prototype to sustainment
- Experience in deployed environments
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