USSPACECOM CCMD OPLAN Integration Lead

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including, the United States Space Force, the Department of the Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.
Primarily, this position provides the leadership, planning, and direction to the Aerospace support focused on HQ USSPACECOM Joint Integrated Space Teams and related USSPACECOM and other combatant command OPLAN focused plans, exercises, wargames, and operational efforts. Secondarily, this position with provide subject matter expertise to support USSPACECOM joint integration efforts and gap analysis of space capabilities required to execute existing plans.
This position will be on-site in Colorado Springs and does not support remote nor hybrid work arrangements. This position will work in the Aerospace Colorado Springs facility, and USSPACECOM locations at Peterson SFB and other operating locations in the Colorado Springs area.
What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the support to the USSPACECOM Joint Integrated Space Teams, and related efforts, with particular emphasis on INDOPACOM
• Provide domain and operational insight to Space Control and C2 planning, targeting & course of action (COA) development IAW the current Adaptive Planning & Joint Targeting Cycle processes
• Work across program and organizational boundaries to develop creative solutions for critical unfilled requirements, ensure common programmatic challenges and risks are identified
• Leading independent technical assessments as required for the incorporation of space effects into other geographic combatant command plans and operations
• Providing resource loaded plans to ensure Aerospace work products are properly scoped and executed within budget
• Ensuring timely and quality reporting within Aerospace, to customers, including periodic written status updates, and other products as needed

What You Need to Be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with at least twelve years of applicable experience is required.
• Deep familiarity with joint and space operational planning processes
• Be able to communicate effectively with senior leadership through timely, concise, and clear summary reports and briefings
• Deep joint operations experience with one or more specific USSPACECOM and space operations capability area, preferably with direct applicability to INDOPACOM
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse team of analytic support and domain experts to provide technical rigor against operational challenges
• Demonstrated and exceptional interpersonal, teambuilding, strategic, leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of (including very senior) Government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel
• Experience working in Government customer facing organizations
• Successful experience identifying technical support requirements and working effectively with matrix organizations (e.g. with ETG)
• Must have current TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain SAP/SAR accesses, which issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Frequent travel may be required

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following

• Experience successfully leading an Operational Planning Team for a numbered plan, particularly one directly related to the space enterprise
• Space Weapons School graduate
• At least fifteen years of applicable experience
• Experience/expertise with the culture and approach of USSPACECOM
• Understanding of USSPACECOM (HQ and subordinate organizations) roles, responsibilities, and functions
• Direct interaction with various organizations including US Space Force (USSF), Space Warfare Analysis Center (SWAC), Space Systems Center (SSC), US Space Command (USSC), and the subordinate Space Operations Squadrons (SOPS), the Intelligence Community and other Combatant Commands
• Advanced degree with a technical, joint operation, or space related focus
• Current SAP/SAR accesses

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Mid - Max)
$170,000 - $189,000 - $208,000
Pay Basis: Annual
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.