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Booz Allen Hamilton · 3 weeks ago

Transition to Operations Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $198K/yr

6+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Transition to Operations Engineer to support national security space missions. The role involves guiding programs through the transition from development to operational acceptance, ensuring systems are ready and aligned with user needs, while collaborating with various teams and engaging directly with warfighters.

ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Guide the program through the critical shift from development, integration, and test into operational acceptance and long-term sustainment

Work across government, FFRDC, and contractor teams to ensure space and ground systems are operationally ready, supportable, and aligned with user needs

Shape operational concepts, readiness criteria, and transition plans for a highest-priority military space program

Plan and execute TTO strategies, develop and manage transition artifacts, and coordinate with system testers, operators, and sustainers to ensure a smooth and disciplined handoff to operations

Participate in and lead transition planning working groups, operational readiness reviews, and sustainment planning activities

Engage directly with warfighters to ensure the system meets real-world mission needs and can be effectively used by operators

Qualification

Systems engineeringTransition to Operations (TTO)DoD acquisition programsSpace operationsStakeholder engagementProgram managementRequirements developmentCollaborative relationshipsSTEM degreeSPF 13-604TS/SCI clearanceMasters degree in STEMClear communicationInitiativeFast-paced environment

Required

6+ years of experience supporting large-scale national security space missions in systems engineering and integration

5+ years of experience leading or supporting Transition to Operations (TTO) efforts for DoD space or ground software programs

Experience with space operations or ground segment operations, including test, checkout, and operational acceptance

Experience with DoD acquisition programs, stakeholder engagement, and program or project management

Knowledge of systems engineering management and processes, including life-cycle integration, requirements development, verification and validation, test, and integration

Ability to communicate clearly and build collaborative relationships with government clients, FFRDCs, and contractor teammates

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate initiative, and contribute to the national security mission

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field