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SAIC

Mission Operations Support Specialist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Attention to detail and ability to quickly recognize issues/anomalies/concerns during operations and alert missions director/mission team Desired * Experience with RF and SATCOM communication ...

SAIC

Mission Operations Support Specialist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Attention to detail and ability to quickly recognize issues/anomalies/concerns during operations and alert missions director/mission team Desired * Experience with RF and SATCOM communication ...

CGI Inc.

Technical Director

Arlington, VA · On-site

Technical Director Category: Leadership and Management Roles Main location: United States, Virginia ... S. federal space, IAF supports missions that foster national security, foreign relations, and ...

Dev Technology

Senior Director

Reston, VA · On-site

Senior Director, #1080 Portfolio Leadership Federal Customer Partnership Operational Excellence ... Maintain a strong understanding of customer missions, organizational priorities, operational ...

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What does a missions director do?

A Missions Director oversees and coordinates mission programs for a church, nonprofit, or religious organization. They develop strategies, manage budgets, and support mission teams to spread their organization's message and humanitarian efforts. Their role includes organizing outreach projects, fostering partnerships, and ensuring alignment with the organization's values and goals. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a missions director?

A Missions Director typically requires strong leadership, project management, cross-cultural communication skills, and experience in nonprofit or ministry work, often supported by a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with CRM databases, fundraising platforms, and international logistics systems is also valuable. Exceptional organizational skills, adaptability, and empathy set top candidates apart. These skills are essential for coordinating diverse teams, managing multiple projects, and fostering partnerships across different cultures and regions.

What are typical challenges faced by a missions director, and how can they be managed?

Missions Directors frequently encounter challenges such as managing teams in diverse and sometimes remote locations, ensuring effective communication across cultural and language barriers, and balancing multiple project priorities with limited resources. Staying adaptable and utilizing strong organizational skills can help address these challenges, alongside building strong relationships with local partners and stakeholders. Many Missions Directors proactively seek training in cross-cultural leadership and crisis management to better navigate unique field situations. Embracing these challenges can lead to professional growth and the successful achievement of organizational goals.

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Infographic showing various Missions Director job openings in Springfield, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Mission Operations Support Specialist

SAIC

Chantilly, VA

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 226 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2615874

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-19

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Mission Operations Support Specialist on a very exciting program! You will join a select cadre of mission system operators to support one of our customer's most important mission areas. The successful candidate will have the capacity to learn technical subject matter quickly to become fully approved to sit as an operator on a multi-function contractor and government team. You must also be able to operate independently, and as part of a team, being self-driven to meet the requirements of the position.  In this role you will attend PMRs, TEMs and events at vendor locations in the United States.  Part of this role also includes supporting other team members with broader activities to include facilities, security, shipping, logistics, in coordination with customer project leaders. You do not need to have skills in these areas, just be able to provide information related to your role that feeds these activities, then be willing to pitch in to help. This position will require CONUS and OCONUS travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

  • You must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly to be considered for the position
  • Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 13 years without the degree
  • Ability to successfully complete mission system-specific training on multiple mission systems, with training held at vendor locations in the United States
  • Ability to learn and operate mission systems as part of an integrated team during field and CONUS based missions for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours), and occasionally outside core hours (evenings/weekends). This is not a fixed "shift" type schedule
  • Ability to travel to field sites and perform system installations, O&M and testing of mission systems including antennas, shelters, and processing equipment
  • Ability to perform hands-on troubleshooting for pre-deployment exercises and operational readiness exercises and generate comprehensive reports on findings
  • Ability to interact with engineering, targeting, and development vendors and answer questions about operational requirements
  • Ability to help write operations procedures, operations plans, and technical documentation for mission systems
  • Attention to detail and ability to quickly recognize issues/anomalies/concerns during operations and alert missions director/mission team

Desired

  • Experience with RF and SATCOM communication technologies and fundamentals
  • Experience  with satellite communication networks, equipment and/or protocols 

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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