Space Operations Analyst

Valiant Integrated Services; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Space Operations Subject Matter Expert to support high-level military training exercises. This role involves planning and coordinating Space design scenarios, developing techniques for Joint Command and Control, and providing expertise for Global Integrated Exercises. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in military training and a deep understanding of Space Operations within Joint Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic military initiatives and ensure the effective integration of space capabilities in operational planning.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a commissioned officer or DoD civilian equivalent.
• Knowledgeable in Space Operations and Joint Operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Space Operations exercises.
• Develop techniques and procedures for space operations functions.

Skills

Space Operations

Military Training Planning

Joint Command and Control

Communications Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Intermediate Service School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Serves as Space Operations Subject Matter Expertise (SME) supporting the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Joint Exercise Program. The position is in direct support of Joint Staff (JS) J7 Deputy Director Joint Training (DDJT) Joint Exercise Division (JExD).



Location: Suffolk, VA

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate, coordinate and plan during the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) Space design scenarios and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects for Space Operations exercises.


• Develop and review techniques and procedures relating to space operations functions and responsibilities including lethal and non-lethal operation Joint Command and Control.


• Recommend authority and policy changes to the Unified Command Plan (UCP), Guidance for Employment of the Force, Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan, and other strategic documents.


• Provide Space expertise and support Global Integrated Exercises (GIEs).


• Plan, integrate, and coordinate global operations in support of space operations, advocating space capabilities and developing space operations contingency plans and operations.


• Produce an annual comprehensive Space Training and Education (T&E) cost estimate, compiling training and education dollars allocated and expended. Provide expertise input on Quick Reaction Tests (QRT) specific to Space operations.


• Observe and analyze Space operations and provide input to doctrine writer to ensure accuracy and real-world application.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. passport; Must possess a Secret clearance and meet eligibility requirements to be granted Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access


• Must have a minimum of 8 years experience as a commissioned officer or DoD civilian equivalent including 5 years' experience in planning and conducting military training


• Must be knowledgeable of Space Operations and the role that plays in Joint Operations


• Must be able to travel unassisted to CONUS and overseas locations to perform job duties


• Experience in Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Universal Joint Task List (UJTL), and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) processes desired


• Skilled in all aspects of communications for briefings, presentations, and classroom instructions


• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office presentation, word processing, spreadsheet, and collaboration applications


• Bachelor's degree desired (service experience may substitute)


• Graduate of an intermediate Service School desired.