Command and Control (C2) Optimization & Warfighter Integration Analyst

  • SAIC
  • CA
  • Jul 08, 2026

Job Description

Description
SAIC 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 Responsibilities
Command and Control Optimization
  • Serve 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 & Representation
  • Act 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 Support
  • Serve 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.

Qualifications
This is you
  • Bachelors degree and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in Command and Control (C2) operations, planning, or optimization.
  • Proven 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 Component.
  • Experience supporting weapons school, orbital warfare, tactics development, or operational planning forums.
  • Excellent communication and briefing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear recommendations.
  • Must 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 examination.
You will wow us even more if you have these skills
  • Background in multi-domain operations (MDO) or joint all-domain command and control (JADC2).
  • Prior involvement in WEPTAC, tactics conferences, or doctrine development.
  • Familiarity with Space Force missions, systems, or operational environments.
  • Experience 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.