Operations Specialist (Mid Level)

Primary Location: Buckley Space Force Base (SFB)

Clearance: TS with SCI Eligibility (required)

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract Support

Required Certifications: Security + (Plus) (as a minimum)

Partners: This position will be filled by ITSC or one of our FLITE Contract Partners

About ITSC

ITSC Secure Solutions is a mission-focused small business committed to delivering superior services and high-quality technical solutions to our government customers. Guided by our core values—Integrity Through Service and Commitment—ITSC places integrity, technical excellence, and customer success at the forefront of everything we do. Our team-oriented culture values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting critical national security missions.

Position Overview

ITSC is seeking multiple Operations Specialists to provide 24/7 operational support to the Missile Warning and Test operations team. This role ensures continuous system operations through round-the-clock mission support and demonstrates competence across all aspects of system operations and maintenance in a mission-critical environment.

Impact of the Role

The Operations Specialist directly supports mission assurance by maintaining uninterrupted Missile Warning system operations. This role plays a vital part in ensuring system availability, operational reliability, and timely response to mission events within a 24/7 operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support 24/7 operations ensuring continuous system availability
  • Perform system operations and maintenance in accordance with approved procedures
  • Monitor system performance and respond to operational events and anomalies
  • Execute shift operations, handovers, and continuity of operations activities
  • Coordinate with senior operators, engineers, and integration teams to resolve issues
  • Adhere to operational, safety, and security requirements at all times
  • Support training, certification, and readiness activities as required

Required Knowledge & Technical Expertise

  • 24/7 mission operations environments
  • System operations and sustainment
  • Operational procedures and maintenance practices
  • Mission monitoring and incident response
  • Team-based operations in high-reliability environments

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience supporting 24/7 operations for DoD, space, or mission-critical systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, operational, or related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience performing system operations and maintenance
  • Ability to work rotating shifts and support continuous operations
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

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