Technical Operations Officer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is hiring a Technical Operations Officer to support mission-critical operations worldwide. The role plans, executes, and manages technical and operational support programs, integrating technical expertise into operational processes and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address complex challenges. It involves sensitive national security operations, including field deployments in overseas and austere environments, and requires a proactive professional able to work effectively in high-pressure and ambiguous settings.

The officer serves as a liaison between operational and engineering development teams, leads and mentors multidisciplinary teams, and develops technical capabilities and solutions as mission needs evolve. The position also includes delivering training, maintaining operational documentation and reporting, and briefing senior management. Travel of 10–25% CONUS and OCONUS is required.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Technical Operations, including foreign field operations and mission-critical deployments.
• 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 for cross-functional projects in technical and operational domains.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and apply innovative solutions in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
• Ability to travel 10–25% of the time, CONUS and OCONUS.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, cyber, computer science, or a related technical field; experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Experience establishing and managing technical programs in diverse geographies, including South Asia, Europe, and the Near East.
• Hands-on expertise deploying and tasking an array of technical solutions in support of classified operations.
• Advanced technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, and execute highly technical and sensitive operations supporting national security objectives.
• Interface between operational and engineering development teams to translate technical requirements and align them with mission-critical goals.
• Conduct field activities, including technical deployments, equipment setup, and operational troubleshooting in overseas and austere environments.
• Lead and mentor technical and operational teams, providing strategic direction and supporting professional development.
• Leverage customer and partner technical assets to conduct unilateral and joint intelligence operations against high-value targets.
• Develop 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 documentation and reporting on operational processes and mission outcomes.
• Brief senior-level management and provide strategic recommendations to achieve mission outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed