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KBR

Space Operations Center Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

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Title: Space Operations Center Manager Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security ... of mission impacts, anomalies, or system degradations. * Coordinate immediate triage and direct the ...

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth,we are known for continuous ... SPA has an immediate need for a Space Operations Analyst. Responsibilities The successful candidate ...

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Prevailance, Inc.

Space Operations Instructor

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$57K - $75K/yr

Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s); Participate in capstone ... Previous assignment at, or direct support to, the Combined Space Ops Center (CSpOC (or legacy JSPOC ...

ClearEdge

Director of Secure Operations

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Your Mission Join ClearPoint as our Director of Secure Operations , where you will partner with the ... You will oversee the successful daily operations across all security and secure space functional ...

Peraton

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Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Conduct routine and time-sensitive analysis of orbital data, trajectories, ephemerides, and ... directed-energy (laser and RF) deconfliction and other mission protection assessments to support ...

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A Director of Space Operations works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, mission planners, safety officers, and ground support staff, to coordinate all aspects of space missions. This role often involves leading regular meetings, aligning objectives across departments, and ensuring that communication flows smoothly between technical and administrative staff. Effective collaboration ensures that project milestones are met, risks are managed proactively, and operational protocols are consistently followed. Building strong relationships and fostering a culture of transparency are key to overcoming challenges and driving mission success.

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Space Operations Integrator

Fort Campbell, KY • On-site

CACI International, Inc.
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$14.50 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Space Operations Integrator
Job Category: Intelligence
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
* * *
The Opportunity:
As a CACI-SOFETOPS Space Operations Integrator (SOI), you will provide space operations expertise and space-focused capability integration to support ARSOF Sensitive Activities Mission Management Cells (SAMMC). This position plays a critical role in development and maintenance of processes to resource the training and operational employment of Space-Domain requirements and capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of ARSOF operational personnel. The SOI supports and coordinates space operations with Joint Space Enterprise elements, service components, national agencies, and mission partners. You will produce and provide clear technical space related briefings, memorandums, and plans. Incorporate compartmented capabilities (IJSTO, SAP, ACCM) into training and operations as needed. Provide expertise in Joint and Army doctrine such as DoD JP 3-14 Joint Space Operations, Space Capstone Publication (SCP) and operational level Space Doctrine Publications (SDPs). Integrate space capabilities into the Joint Planning Process, Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), including mission analysis, course of action development, and operational planning products (CONOPs, D3A matrices, EXORDs, FRAGOs).
Responsibilities:
  • Serves as Space Operations Integrator and as a technical advisor.
  • Serve as advisor on internal and external requirements policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Review Joint Space capabilities and assist CSU in incorporating into train, man, equip, validation, and employment cycles.
  • Draft, format, review, and quality check Space Domain related training plans, CONEMPs, MICONs and CONOPs.
  • Ensure CSU initiatives are coordinated, deconflicted and nested within Intelligence Community, USSPACECOM, Combatant Commands and Theater Component requirements, specified policies and guidance.
  • Identify and participate in Space capability and initiatives related to the Communities of Interest across the federal enterprise.
  • Develop and maintain Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) supporting Lessons Learned operational growth for CSU.
  • Use intelligence tools for analytical support to identify and incorporate space focused opportunities for CSU.
  • Monitor and track requirements documentation actions.
  • Implement efficient data management processes, ensuring data quality and integrity, and facilitating seamless retrieval and analysis of information.
  • Solicit, analyze, document, and facilitate prioritization and validation of analyst needs.
  • Provides consistent real-time updates of collection and planned collection requirements through existing databases.

Qualifications:
Required:
  • Current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information Security Clearance and the ability to obtain polygraph if required.
  • A bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience or 10+ years of specialized experience in military or IC compartmented activities (IJSTO, SAP, ACCM, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience in technical Space concepts (Remote sensing to include radio frequency, electrooptical, infra-red, multi-spectral, hyper-spectral, and radar; Geospatial sensing; Communications architecture and networks; Missile warning; Offensive and Defensive space control; Information Operations (IO) that support or require the support of Space Operations; Cyber Operations that require the support of Space Operations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Joint, Interagency, and Army Component staffing pathways
  • Working knowledge of the tools, methods, and concepts of portals and other real-time or near-real-time knowledge and collection management systems.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Desired:
  • Experience supporting USASOC or Joint SOF organizations.
  • Graduate of the Space Operations Officer Qualification Course (SOOQC) and/or USSF Officer Training Course (OTC)
  • Graduate of a Joint Service STO Planners Course
  • Must work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment.
  • Experience conducting intelligence analysis and/or planning supporting Theater Special Operations Commands.
  • Experience in a deployed environment supporting Space focused operations.

What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$73,800 - $155,100
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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