Full-Time

Senior Mission Coordinator

Saalex

Saalex

51-200 employees

Engineering and IT services for defense

Compensation Overview

$120k - $140k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

San Clemente, CA, USA + 4 more

More locations: Fallon, NV, USA | Yuma, AZ, USA | San Diego, CA, USA | Whidbey Island, Washington, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)

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Requirements
  • Four years performing Department of Defense training mission operations for live and Fleet synthetic training events supporting a wide spectrum of mission types during large exercises.
  • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent military training.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance, including meeting United States citizenship and security-investigation requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Support planning and coordination for agencies participating in or supporting training operations.
  • Attend pre-mission conferences for users and support groups.
  • Coordinate training system assets and communicate daily with aviation units, air control units, airspace and air traffic control agencies, and other training system facilities.
  • Maintain a computer database of range utilization and prepare reports on range availability, scheduling, and utilization.
  • Develop and present briefings on capability, operation, and requirements to military and government agencies, including VIP presentations.
  • Provide equipment-operator training for on-site personnel in the operation of display consoles.
  • Conduct equipment demonstrations for authorized personnel.
  • Assist users in developing training scenarios and coordinating fleet exercises.
  • Implement and administer an effective, rapid, and comprehensive method of distributing mission scenarios and updates.
  • Provide feedback on mission results.
  • Conduct post-mission debriefings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Six years performing Department of Defense training mission operations for live and Fleet synthetic training events supporting a wide spectrum of mission types during large exercises.
  • Demonstrated mission-planning experience with Fleet synthetic training events.
  • Familiarity with Navy Training Baseline modeling and simulation and their applicability to Fleet synthetic training.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It runs test range operations and management, engineering and logistics support, data analytics and business intelligence, and information technology services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint of 600+ staff at military and NASA installations with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Camarillo, California

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2025 Greenfield acquisition expands software development and immediately adds 61 employees.
  • OASIS+ runs through December 2033, and SHIELD lasts ten years, extending bid optionality.
  • Employee ownership supports recruiting in defense services, where clearance-holding talent stays scarce and expensive.

What critics are saying

  • Greenfield's 61 employees and Spalding's integration strain management while culture remains fragile.
  • Saalex depends on GSA, MDA, and Navy task orders; ceilings produce no revenue alone.
  • A failed recompete or protest loss on a major IDIQ would crush growth momentum.

What makes Saalex unique

  • Saalex's employee-owned ESOP creates retention leverage; leadership says it now covers 40% of employees.
  • January 2025 OASIS+ and December 2025 MDA SHIELD contracts widen federal pursuit lanes.
  • March 2026 Washington, D.C. headquarters places Saalex beside Pentagon, GSA, and defense customers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Citybiz
Jul 7th, 2025
Saalex Acquires Greenfield Engineering

Saalex Corporation, a leading provider of defense and technology solutions, today announced its acquisition of Greenfield Engineering Corporation. Greenfield is... Read More

Citybiz
Jul 7th, 2025
Saalex Acquires Greenfield Engineering

Saalex Corporation, a leading provider of defense and technology solutions, today announced its acquisition of Greenfield Engineering Corporation.

Bayen Group
Jun 30th, 2025
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Saalex Corporation partnered with the Digital Transformation experts at Bayen Group to develop a comprehensive and advanced solution designed to enhance the company's digital capabilities.

PR Newswire
Jan 9th, 2025
Saalex Corporation Awarded Gsa Oasis+ Technical Engineering Domain Contract

Ten-Year Government-Wide Contract Vehicle Potentially Worth Nearly $1 TrillionWASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saalex Corporation, a leader in engineering, IT, and technical services for the aerospace, defense, and federal sectors, today announced it has been awarded the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) contract in the Technical and Engineering (T&E) domain. This Unrestricted Multiple Award Contract (MAC), with a ceiling value of approximately $1 trillion, enables Saalex to compete for task orders supporting federal agencies' technical and engineering requirements through December 2033.The OASIS+ T&E domain focuses on providing specialized engineering, geoscience, and technical professional services to government agencies. Under this contract, Saalex will deliver solutions in areas such as engineering design, development of machines and systems, materials science, and technical consulting services."This contract award represents an enormous opportunity for Saalex to expand our support of federal agencies' critical technical and engineering needs," said Travis Mack, Chairman and CEO of Saalex Corporation. "The OASIS+ vehicle strengthens our position as a trusted provider of innovative technical and engineering solutions across the federal government."The contract scope includes requirements for specific engineering and technical professional skills performed by engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and technicians. These services are essential for handling specialized operating conditions and technical challenges faced by government agencies

Citybiz
Oct 1st, 2024
Saalex Corporation Relocates Headquarters to Washington, D.C.

Saalex Corporation, a leader in engineering, IT, and technical services for the aerospace, defense, and federal sectors, today announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Camarillo, California, to Washington, D.C.