Operations Planner, Craftsman (Space Domain Integration)

Support high-level space operations as an Operations Planner, Craftsman (Space Domain Integration) at Schriever Space Force Base. In this mission-critical role, you’ll provide subject matter expertise in Space Domain operations to integrate efforts across the Space Enterprise by incorporating supporting units, joint customers, and contributing mission partners into U.S. Space Force exercises.

Pay:  $145,000 – $160,000

Essential Duties:

Space Domain Integration

• Serve as the subject matter expert on space integration projects essential to executing the Joint Event Life Cycle in support of 392 CTS-hosted exercises.
• Provide expertise in space domain operations with a system inter-operability focus to advise the team on tactics and doctrine to develop realistic integrated space warfare consequence matrixes.
• Liaison to key warfighting entities to gather readiness training objectives and participation requirements.

Exercise Design & Support

• Participate in planning conferences, working groups, and training events to shape the execution of 392 CTS-supported exercises.
• Represent key space mission areas and organizations within the Exercise Control Group (ECG) and White Cell during events.
• Conduct exercise White Cell duties, including but not limited to, real time adjudication of effects/killchains, and execution of the Master Scenario Event List.

Analysis, Reporting & Documentation

• Capture and report lessons learned throughout exercise planning and execution phases.
• Support hot washes, debriefs, and After-Action Report (AAR) development.
• Prepare planning and event documents including meeting minutes, trip reports, and exercise products.

Tool Integration & Resource Planning

• Integrate existing and emerging modeling/simulation capabilities into exercises as well as articulating modeling/simulation requirements to develop efforts on behalf of the Service Exercise Team.
• Recommend and track personnel, equipment, and funding resources needed to support customer requirements.
• Collaborate with training organizations to align academic instruction/orientation with exercise goals.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of space operations experience.
• Strong understanding of Orbital Mechanics, DoD orbital systems and capabilities, Satellite Command & Control, RF spectrum fundamentals, and Command Relationships.
• Knowledge of Space Domain warfighting capabilities in terms of limitations (constraints and restraints), C2 structures, and end-user mission requirements.
• Must be a strong communicator and skilled public speaker with the ability to lead large group discussions during exercise design conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or executing exercises involving Operational and/or Tactical training audiences.
• Experience in guiding teams through high-tempo operations environment to achieve mission success.
• Previous support to combatant commands, services, or international partners in space operations.
• SPACE FLAG participation or USAF Weapons School graduate status is a plus.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred; Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of education.

Required Clearance

• Top Secret / SCI

Travel

• Limited travel required (approximately 4–5 weeks per year).

Why Join USfalcon?

• Make an Impact – Play a vital role in preparing the U.S. Space Force for operational success in contested environments.
• Mission-Focused Culture – Contribute to national defense through meaningful work that advances U.S. space superiority.
• Career Growth & Development – Engage in continuous learning and work alongside seasoned experts in space operations.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, and more.

Application Call to Action

Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of space operations. Apply today and help us enable success in tomorrow’s battlespace.

Salary : $145,000 - $160,000