Enterprise Transition to Operations Specialist Job Listing at ENSCO in Colorado Springs, CO (Job ID 3604BR)

Description

ENSCO is seeking an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to support the U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command's MILSATCOM Program through the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract.  This position, located in Colorado Springs, CO, will support a diverse set of strategic MILSATCOM systems and infrastructure in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.

Duties include:
•    Provide expertise in system acquisition and transition planning, scheduling, analysis, operational concepts, requirements verification, site activation, evaluating technical documentation, and integration for SATCOM programs in the acquisition lifecycle at Shriever Space Force Base (SSFB)
•    Act as SSFB SATCOM Portfolio Transition to Operations liaison between operational units, stakeholders, contractors, SSC Program Offices, and HQ SpOC
•    Develop and/or review various life cycle documentation to include, but not limited to: project reports, briefings, System Transition Plans, Operational Acceptance (OA) and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), Site Activation Plans, Depot Maintenance Activation Plans (DMAP), Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP), OA/IOC criteria, Integrated Schedules, Agreements, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, Development Contractor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents, etc.
•    Lead and manage system transition to operations process and activities, define requirements, integrate site activation activities with Delta 8 (SSFB), facilitate timely OA/IOC criteria closure and collect artifacts, assess system modifications/ upgrades/changes, manage workstation and equipment installation, evaluate transition readiness against requirements and schedules, monitor progress, identify/assess deficiencies and potential risks, document transition lessons learned for process improvement, and report status with recommendations to the Program Office
•    Participate in and/or facilitate transition planning forums and working groups to include, but not limited to: Transition Director forums, Site Activation Working Groups, Facility Utilization Boards, Integration meetings, Training Planning Team, technical design reviews, etc.
•    Develop and maintain Enterprise SATCOM Transition Integrated Master Schedule
•    Lead site modification and activation planning and execution for bed down and transition to operations
•    Create and manage electronic databases
•    Travel: approximately 5%
 

Qualifications

•    10+ years related experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations
•    MILSATCOM space operations experience
•    HQ Space Operations Command (previous HQ AFSPC) staff experience
•    Space system acquisition life cycle management and system transition
•    Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible

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Requirements

•    Bachelor's Degree
•    7+ years related experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations (5+ years, if hold a technical BS degree)
•    Knowledge of Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000 series)
•    Knowledge of Integrated Life Cycle Management (AFI 63-101/20-101)
•    Knowledge of System transition to operations and support
•    Knowledge of 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
•    Proficient in Writing acquisition technical documentation
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•    Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
•    Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
•    Program Office and HQ Space Operations Command (previous HQ AFSPC) process knowledge
•    Experience in system transition to operations and support (Operational Acceptance, Initial Operational Capability, site activation)
•    Working autonomously with gov't customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing milestone and critical path schedules
•    Experience developing/reviewing life cycle management documentation (Transition Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans, Site Activation Plans, etc.)
•    Understanding of DoD and joint service acquisition instructions and policy
•    Active Secret clearance

Benefit Highlights

• Annual education tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan with up to 6% dollar-for-dollar company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Spending Accounts – FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA
• Leave available for holidays, bereavement, jury duty, military service, family medical leave, and as required by State law
• Paid Time Off
• 100% Company paid Employee Assistance Program and life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident, and professional liability insurance (employee only)
• Other voluntary programs, including supplemental life, auto and home insurance, and legal program
• Computer purchase discount
• Recognition and reward programs
• Patent awards
• Technical paper awards for presentations and publications
• Recruitment awards
• Length of service awards
• Community service recognition

Division Description

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

We foster top science and engineering talent, cultivating the ideas of our employees and customers to deliver leading-edge R&D, products, and services to create an environment where employees can tackle our customers' most difficult problems in creative ways.

Learn more about ENSCO: www.ensco.com

Strength in Diversity

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.