Command and Control (C2) Optimization & Warfighter Integration Analyst

Job ID 2614281Location El Segundo, CA, USDate Posted 2026-07-06Category Program ManagementSubcategory Project AnalystSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required TS.SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with PolyPotential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC is seeking a highly motivated Command and Control (C2) Optimization & Warfighter Integration Analyst to support the U.S. Space Force Horizon II program in El Segundo, CA. The successful candidate will provide strategic-level expertise in C2 operations, warfighter integration, orbital warfare, and advanced tactics development across the Total Force. This role requires the ability to operate independently in senior-level forums and represent Air Reserve Component (ARC) equities in joint and multi-domain environments.Key ResponsibilitiesCommand and Control OptimizationServe as the representative on Horizon II Command and Control (C2) Optimization Team, composed primarily of senior leaders (O-6 level and above).Provide analytical and operational expertise to assess, modernize, and improve C2 frameworks, decision-making processes, and operational integration across the enterprise.Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership to enhance readiness, responsiveness, and multi-domain synchronization.Senior-Level Advisory & RepresentationAct as the primary advisor for Command and Control within cross-functional and joint planning efforts.Represent ARC perspectives in high-level strategic discussions, ensuring Reserve Component capabilities, limitations, and integration requirements are fully incorporated into future force design and operational concepts.Interface with senior military leaders, government civilians, and industry partners to align C2 modernization efforts with mission needs.Weapons and Tactics Development SupportServe as the sole ARC C2 advisor to the Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) Mission Area Working Group.Contribute to the development and refinement of advanced warfighter tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across the Department of Defense.Facilitate the integration of ARC capabilities into evolving multi-domain operational concepts, ensuring relevance in future conflicts.Support collaboration across mission areas to drive innovation in operational concepts, integration strategies, and tactical employment. QualificationsThis is youBachelors degree and fifteen (15) years or more of related experienceDemonstrated experience in Command and Control (C2) operations, planning, or optimizationProven ability to operate effectively in senior-level environments (O-6 and above)Strong understanding of Air Force / Space Force organizational structures, especially the Air Reserve ComponentExperience supporting weapons school, orbital warfare, tactics development, or operational planning forumsExcellent communication and briefing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear recommendationsMust have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examinationYou will wow us even more if you have these skillsBackground in multi-domain operations (MDO) or joint all-domain command and control (JADC2)Prior involvement in WEPTAC, tactics conferences, or doctrine developmentFamiliarity with Space Force missions, systems, or operational environmentsExperience supporting high-visibility, strategic-level initiatives Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.