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Position Description & Qualifications Principal Military Trainer - Space Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Senior Operations Exercise Planner - Suffolk, VA Serco is seeking a Principal Military Trainer - Space Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Senior Operations Exercise Planner to join the Joint Staff J-7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training and Exercises (DDJTE) in Suffolk, Virginia. In this high-impact role, you will be part of an elite team responsible for integrating Space Operations, Missile Defense, and Multi-Domain Operations into some of the Department of Defense's most complex Joint training events, exercises, and operational assessments. Working directly with Joint Staff, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Space Force organizations, Combatant Commands, Service components, coalition partners, and senior military leaders, you will help design realistic training environments that incorporate space domain awareness, missile warning, satellite communications, positioning, navigation and timing, space control, and emerging space warfare capabilities. Your expertise will directly contribute to developing warfighter readiness, advancing Joint Force integration, and ensuring commanders are prepared to compete, deter, and prevail in an increasingly contested space and strategic threat environment. An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access is required. In this role, you will: * Serve as the lead Space Operations advisor supporting Joint exercise planning, operational assessments, and capability development initiatives. * Integrate space operations and space-enabled capabilities throughout all phases of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). * Develop realistic space-related scenarios, operational injects, and training objectives for Joint and coalition exercises. * Provide expertise on U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command missions, capabilities, operational concepts, and planning considerations. * Incorporate space domain awareness, missile warning, satellite communications, positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), space control, and space support operations into training events. * Analyze adversary space capabilities and threats to enhance operational realism and training effectiveness. * Coordinate with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Space Force organizations, Service Components, and coalition partners to synchronize space-related activities. * Participate in planning conferences, In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), operational working groups, and senior leader engagements. * Support exercise execution as a Space Operations representative within Exercise Control (EXCON), operational cells, or functional planning teams. * Develop operational assessments, lessons learned, and recommendations to improve Joint Force integration of space capabilities. To be successful in this role, you will have: * Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. * A U.S. Citizenship. * Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant military, government, or industry experience supporting space operations, or a Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. * Experience supporting Joint, Combatant Command, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Space Force, Service Headquarters, or equivalent organizations. * Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command operations, missions, organizations, and capabilities. * Strong understanding of Joint Planning Processes, Joint doctrine, Multi-Domain Operations, and the integration of space effects into military operations. * Strong analytical, writing, briefing, and communication skills. * Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia and travel up to 25%. Additional desired experience and skills: * Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II or Senior Service College graduate. * Former U.S. Space Force Guardian, Air Force Space Operations Officer (13S), Space Electronic Warfare professional, Missile Warning specialist, or Space Operations planner. * Experience supporting Combatant Command exercises, wargaming, experimentation, operational planning, or readiness assessments. * Familiarity with Joint Training Tool (JTT), Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) development, and Joint exercise planning processes. * Knowledge of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), space domain awareness, commercial space integration, and emerging space capabilities. Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters. To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email. Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice. Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email . Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role): * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract * 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds * Tuition reimbursement program * Life insurance and disability coverage * Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection * Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits * Employee Assistance Plan To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us . Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. 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