SPACE EW OPERATIONS ANALYST SME

Job Title

SPACE EW OPERATIONS ANALYST SME

Location

Colorado Springs, CO US (Primary)

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Job Description

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

 

Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented Space EW Operations Analyst - SME to join our team supporting US Space Force on an upcoming opportunity, in Colorado Springs, CO. This position is expected to be onsite.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Space EW Operations Analyst supports HQ SpOC/S35D by leading the planning, integration, and sustainment of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities. Provides subject matter expertise across programmatic, operational, and intelligence activities, ensuring effective delivery and alignment with USSF and DoD objectives.

Key responsibilities include: Supports HQ SpOC across the SDA lifecycle by managing CFP-FP and ICT processes. Identifies mission gaps and contributes to readiness, test planning, CONOPS, and requirements development. Coordinates site surveys, including access requests, stakeholder meetings, and checklist validation. Drafts and updates Security Classification Guides with recommended changes to SpOC/IP. Develops and staffs OPSEC and MILDEC plans for IJSTO/IO operations and exercises. Supports capability transition, and force design and partnerships.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in program integration, fielding support, or operational capability delivery within DoD or IC environments.

• Understanding of Joint Capabilities Integration Development (JCIDS): Joint Urgent Operational Needs (UON), Joint Emergent Operational Needs (JEON) and Urgent Operational Needs (UON).

• Knowledgeable with respect to Air Force, Space Force, Space Operations Command, or Space Systems Command processes and procedures for delivery systems

• Experience with Military DOTMLPF-P analysis and staffing process knowledge and space operations, capability lifecycle management, or Combat-Force Proponent processes is preferred.

• Familiarity with U.S. Space Force governance documents (e.g., SPOCMAN13-604, SPFI13-604_SPOCSUP) is a plus.

• Proven experience supporting military HHQ Staff and operating within classified (SAP/SAR) space environments across Space Operations, Space Control, or EMSO mission areas.

• Strong understanding of HAF, USSF, MAJCOM, and Joint/Coalition processes, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizations such as Field Commands, SPOs, and Unified Commands.

• Space 100/200/300 coursework and Core SEW and EMSO related courses

• DAU/Defense Acquisition University Courses such as JCIDS & Requirements Management, PPBE Process, Test & Evaluation (T&E)

 

Security Clearance Requirements:

Active TS/SCI required. Must be willing to submit for a CI Polygraph if required.

 

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree desired.

 

Salary Range: $126K - $132K

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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