Acuity Innovations · 16 hours ago
Transition to Operations Specialist
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expAcuity Innovations LLC is a small, defense contracting company that specializes in providing enterprise architecture and system integration services for military satellite communications. The Transition to Operations Specialist will be responsible for overseeing system acquisition and transition to operations, ensuring that military satellite communication systems meet operational readiness requirements.
FinTech
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expertise in system acquisition and transition to operations/sustainment planning, scheduling, analysis, requirements verification, creating and evaluating technical documentation, and capability integration for SATCOM programs in the acquisition lifecycle
Develop and/or evaluate various life cycle documentation to include, but not limited to: reports, briefings, System Transition Plans, provisioning documents, Operational Acceptance (OA) and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans including criteria and associated documentation, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), Integrated Schedules, Agreements, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, Development Contractor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Deliverable (DD) documents, etc
Participate in site survey planning and execution
Evaluate Program-related documentation and coordinate with Program Office, HQ Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Delta 8 concerning OA, IOC, or Full Operational Capability (FOC) requirements and on Technical Orders/Manuals, Training, potential early use, OA, IOC, and/or FOC requirements
Lead and manage system transition to operations/sustainment process and activities, facilitate timely OA/IOC criteria closure and collect artifacts, assess system modifications/upgrades/changes/certifications, provisioning, 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 Management Working Group (TMWG), Integration meetings, Training Planning Team, technical design reviews, etc
Create and manage electronic databases
Travel: approximately 5%
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Secret clearance required for this position
Bachelor's Degree
7+ years' experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations (5+ years, if hold a technical BS degree)
Proficiency with operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000 series)
Proficiency with Integrated Life Cycle Management (DAFI 63-101/20-101)
Proficiency with system transition to operations and support
Program Office and/or HQ Combat Forces Command (CFC) (previous HQ SpOC) process knowledge/experience
Experience in weapon system transition to operations and support and system fielding (OA, IOC, and site activation)
Working autonomously with government customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing milestone and critical path schedules
Experience developing/evaluating life cycle management documentation (Transition Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans, etc.)
Understanding of DoD and joint service acquisition instructions and policy
Knowledge of 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
Proficiency with requirements management
Proficiency with writing acquisition technical documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to accurately and clearly articulate ideas, recommendations, and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
Preferred
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
BS in technical field
10+ years' experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations
MILSATCOM space or other related operations
System Program Office
HQ CFC (previous HQ SpOC) staff
Space system acquisition life cycle management and space system transition
Knowledge of satellite operations
Knowledge of systems engineering
Knowledge of Technical Manuals/Orders
Knowledge of Operator-Maintainer Training
Knowledge of Contract Management
Knowledge of Financial Management
Professional certifications such as INCOSE
DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1
Benefits
Competitive salary
3 weeks paid time off
11 Federal Holidays
Flexible Hours
Benefits
Career Development/Mentorship Opportunities
Company Sponsored Social Events
Company
Acuity Innovations
Acuity Innovations provides software services for boutique crypto hedge funds.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase