Launch Operations Lead - TS/SCI, Onsite at Vandenberg

SAIC; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Launch Operations Support Engineer at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA to deliver onsite SE/SA services for an SAIC Prime Program with the NRO. You will serve as the on-site interface among program office, launch provider and NRO, coordinating launch campaigns, processing, and stakeholder communications to ensure mission success.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required. The role supports high-tempo launch operations, with milestones tracked and issues escalated as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 9+ years experience; Master's 7+ years; PhD/JD 4+ years.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience with launch base processing and satellite launch activities.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills in government/contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site customer representative at Vandenberg Space Force Base for launch campaign activities.
• Coordinate with launch providers and government stakeholders to support payload and launch processing through launch execution.
• Maintain awareness of launch schedules, milestones, risks and dependencies, and communicate impacts.
• Provide timely launch status updates to program office and leadership.
• Support preparation for launch events and readiness activities.
• Track action items and issues related to launch support and elevate concerns as needed.
• Facilitate communication across mission partners to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Assist with briefing materials and leadership-facing communications.

Skills

leadership

team-building

communication

problem-solving

interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

Launch base processing

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Launch Operations Support Engineer at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA to deliver onsite SE/SA services for an SAIC Prime Program with the NRO. You will serve as the on-site interface among program office, launch provider and NRO, coordinating launch campaigns, processing, and stakeholder communications to ensure mission success.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required. The role supports high-tempo launch operations, with milestones tracked and issues escalated as