Senior Exercise and Wargaming Planner

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to Mr. Joseph Baht at joseph.baht.2@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 05 November 2026.***

Position: Senior Exercise and Wargaming Planner

Series/Grade: NH-0301-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalency)

Value of Position: ** $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality)

Org: DOW/USSPACECOM J7

Location: Huntsville, AL

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 05 Nov 2026

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational Only

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM/J7) in Huntsville, AL is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a (SENIOR EXERCISE AND WARGAMING PLANNER/0301/NH3) position. Work in an emerging domain to manage Lessons Learned and drive change and integrate across space mission areas within USSPACECOM. Come join our amazing team in our new home, while we continue to ensure there is never a day without space.

The job is currently located in Huntsville, AL. There’s a reason the "Rocket City" consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States, recently earning the #1 spot from U.S. News & World Report. There is so much the Tennessee Valley region has to offer, including a booming high-tech economy, an incredibly affordable cost of living, top-rated schools, and an abundance of activities for families such as Monte Sano State Park, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, botanical gardens, and more!

Description of Position: Serves as a Senior Exercise and Wargaming Planner (Lessons Learned Analyst) gathering, developing, and disseminating joint lessons learned on behalf of USSPACECOM. Enhances Joint Force readiness and effectiveness with improvements in doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy (DOTMLPF-P) across the Joint Force in support of USSPACECOM.

Position Responsibilities:

• Independently conceives solutions to complex problems, delivers comprehensive project reports, and mentors junior personnel on technical and programmatic execution.
• Supports Joint Lessons Learned Branch operations by prioritizing high-impact projects and representing leadership in senior-level interagency forums.
• Applies innovative methodologies and advanced analytical techniques to assess complex challenges across space systems, equipment, and operational strategies.
• Translates analytical findings into actionable resolution plans and strategic solutions that advance US Space Command missions.
• Fosters collaboration across joint, multinational, and interagency partners to build an active community of interest and share timely lessons learned.

Desired Skills/Expertise:

• Demonstrates superior written and oral communication skills to prepare and deliver high-impact briefings and reports to General Officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders.
• Possesses foundational knowledge of operational concepts, architectures, and systems across core space mission areas.
• Drives program objectives by originating innovative study methodologies, initiatives, and adaptive requirement frameworks.
• Leads cross-functional panels, study teams, and working groups while authoritatively representing and defending USSPACECOM positions.
• Builds peer networks across the command to drive lessons learned collection efforts aligned with the Commander’s strategic intent.
• Expertise in USSPACECOM strategies, policies, space architectures (terrestrial and orbital), and regional operational frameworks.
• Plans and executes high-level collaboration with DoW, civil, and international stakeholders across all echelons within program resource constraints.
• Produces comprehensive post-engagement documentation (AARs, trip reports, lessons learned) and manages digital assets in compliance with records management policies.

Conditions of Employment:

• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires the employee obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours to include overtime and/or emergency overtime.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station in performance of temporary duty assignment (TDY) include traveling on military or commercial aircraft.

**Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mr. Joseph Baht at joseph.baht.2@usspacecom.mil. All eligible interested applicants must forward their 2-page resume directly to Mr. Joseph Baht at joseph.baht.2@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 05 November 2026.