Launch Flight Operations Specialist

SAIC is looking for a Launch Flight Operations Specialist to provide day-of-launch planning and execution of launch activities, as well as operations support for NRO Operations Squadron (NOPS)/Space Force Satellite Control Network (SCN) users. Activities include the planning and execution phase for all program integration activities for Office of Space Launch (OSL)-assigned missions. Accountable for the overall coordination, integration and execution of NOPS mission requirements for launch operations. Requires close coordination with the Launch Vehicle Contractor, Operating Locations, Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. Duties include project and mission requirements engineering and management, resource management, Range coordination, readiness review preparation, technical procedure coordination, anomaly resolution, mission/Day-of-Launch (DoL) support and Lessons Learned adjudication. Member is responsible for developing, updating, and standardizing DoL processes, procedures, and products used by launch personnel. Provide coordination with Eastern and Western Range, launch vehicle contractor, and Space Systems Command program office personnel on the implementation of changes to the DoL Concept of Operations (ConOps), and ensure DoL ConOps changes are exercised in rehearsals.

Specifics will include:

• Provide technical, programmatic, planning and execution support to coordinate OSL-assigned missions for the planning, preparation, and execution of readiness exercises:
  • Assist in the development of the launch support concept to deliver the launch constraint criteria by mission for rehearsal scenarios and scripts.
  • Provide independent assessment of NOPS readiness to support launch.
  • Provide on-console technical support.
  • Prepare and track actions items and lessons learned following each readiness event and launch.
• Provide project management for other specific tasking in support of System Engineering projects.
• Maintain insight into definition, development, tracking and reporting operational support metrics.
• Assess operational impacts of SCN/range upgrades and operational modifications.
• Provide independent insight and feedback to management on the state of operations.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the Day-of-Launch working groups.
• Help develop the Integrated Mission Script, complete with job aides to improve situational awareness at key countdown milestones.
• Manage DoL Launch Display Mission Issues Status List (MISL) to ensure accurate and timely display of mission issues and status.
   

Qualifications 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of launch policy and procedures.
• Understanding of DoL/mission rehearsal requirements, and ascent operations.
• Ability to perform thorough analysis and quick issue resolution simultaneously.