Missile Warning Engineer

Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) Subject Matter Expert

Employer: United States Space Force (USSF) – Combat Forces Command (CFC)

Location: Peterson Space Force Base, CO

Travel: Limited travel, Government Customer requested and approved.

Salary: $130k - $145k (Dependent on direct experience with ITW/AA Systems)

Clearance: Able to obtain TS/SCI, Daily handling of Classified Information/Material is Mandatory.

Role Overview

Supports functional management and oversight of all systems within the ITW/AA (AN/USQ-249 weapon system). The ITW/AA Subject Matter Expert serves as a Missile Warning, Correlation and over-all ITW/AA mission SME for the USSF CFC S10 Director, providing operational analysis and support to United States Space Force. The position is part of the Operations Division Contractor Support role, advising the S10N Division Chief and S10 Director of Operational impacts, current and future capabilities by developing briefings, background papers, position papers.

This Selectee will support development of responses to General Officer “requests for Information (RFI’s) and review architectural, policy and guidance documents. The ITW/AA SME will periodically assist with requirements development and reviews.

Key Duties - As directed by the Customer

• Advise the CFC/S10N Operations Division Chief and CFC S10 Director of current & future impacts to ITW/AA operations, with additional analysis on Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) benefits/regrets.
• Assist in supporting the USSF Future Force Design, by explaining inter-relationships of multiple ITW/AA systems and networks.
• Analyze, evaluate, and develop recommendations to resolve highly complex operational problems in:
• Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA)
• Global Sensor Management (GSM)
• Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3)
• Provides updates daily/weekly/ as needed; on 22 weapon systems and space acquisition programs for the weekly Battle Rhythm events such as the Director’s Update Brief, Operational Briefings & Senior Leader meetings.
• Prepare and present technical and management documentation using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel on multiple platforms (NIPR, SIPR & JWICS)
• Maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive system knowledge of Missile Warning ground and space systems, including Mobile/Transportable Systems.
• Direct experience with ITW/AA, GSM, and NC3 operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for technical and management reporting.
• Ability to handle and safeguard Secret & Top Secret classified information.

Context

This role is part of the USSF’s mission to Protect, Defend, Deliver, and Connect. It supports national defense by ensuring the U.S. can detect, assess, and respond to potential missile threats & nuclear detonations through integrated space-based detection & warning systems.