Senior Satellite Operations & Logistics Engineer (TS/SCI)

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Operations Facility & Logistics Engineer in Chantilly, VA to manage project scope, cost, schedule, and performance while overseeing the logistics of secure operations facilities for sensitive space programs.

You will coordinate across government and contractor sites, lead facilities planning, and ensure readiness, cost efficiency, and reduced downtime in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring strong leadership and cross-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years (or Master's with 7+ years) of applicable experience.
• Experience in DoD or satellite programs, preferably in a DoD SAP environment.
• Experience managing a project using cost, schedule and performance data.
• Experience providing programmatic support for logistics efforts.
• Familiarity with secure communication procedures for satellite operations centers.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills in government/contractor teams.
• Experience with Intelligence Community or the DoD Satellite Program Office best practices.
• Experience facilitating and running large program-level meetings.
• Ability to communicate with senior decision makers with varied programmatic/technical expertise.
• TS/SCI required; SAP experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide SETA for the establishment of an operations center for a major space system.
• Define capabilities and location for the operations center and provide integrated logistics support.
• Ensure operating sites can be used by Operators with daily coordination with stakeholders.
• Serve as operations center leadership’s primary contact to support day-to-day mission execution.
• Develop and maintain facilities plans, coordinating renovations and alterations.
• Assist in stand-up and management of secure/unsecure communications networks and satellite links.
• Coordinate communications between military and intelligence agencies as needed.

Skills

DoD ops

SAP experience

Program management

Secure comms

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Fast-paced env.

TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

SAIC is seeking an Operations Facility & Logistics Engineer in Chantilly, VA to manage project scope, cost, schedule, and performance while overseeing the logistics of secure operations facilities for sensitive space programs.

You will coordinate across government and contractor sites, lead facilities planning, and ensure readiness, cost efficiency, and reduced downtime in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring strong leadership and cross-agency collaboration.