COP Operations Manager — Real-Time Space Ops

U.S. Space Command; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager to oversee the Global Space Operations Directorate’s day-to-day COP activities.

You will manage COP architecture, data tools, and near real-time situational awareness for senior leaders, troubleshoot network issues, and coordinate global data sharing with CJCS compliance. A highly technical role demanding space-domain awareness.

Qualifications

• Mastery knowledge of CJCS and USSPACECOM data management procedures, Command and Control fundamental doctrine, Joint Command Structure and USSPACECOM mission areas.
• Knowledge of data management principles, concepts, tools, and procedures (e.g., data administration, data back- up/recovery, disposal, standardization, synchronization, etc.) sufficient to manage the collection, handling, manipulation, and dissemination of large amounts of operational data.
• Skill in manipulating computer systems, applications, and equipment designed to capture, store, analyze, and display operational and environmental data related to global positioning (e.g., GCCS-J, COP, common tactical picture (CTP), etc.) in order to better understand spatial patterns and relationships.
• Ability to stay informed on rapidly changing technology, to evaluate operational impacts to command and control capabilities, and to craft recommendations and guidance for data network operations satisfying both organization and customer requirements under conditions of urgency and pressure.
• Ability to focus on a variety of shifting and/or developing events absorbing and synthesizing high volumes of data and procedures from a variety of sources to provide multi-domain battle space awareness.
• Previous experience as a COP Manager is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manages COP architecture and data tools to provide near real-time situational awareness for senior governmental and military leaders.
• Performs emergency troubleshooting of network protocols and software programs to minimize operational downtime for mission-critical command nodes.
• Participates in planning conferences to ensure COP operational and exercise capabilities meet training requirements for globally integrated military operations and exercises.
• Synchronizes and disseminates critical track data and reports to global consumers while ensuring CJCS compliance through rigorous quality assurance and statistical modeling through GCCS-J.
• Utilizes GCCS-J and MAVEN Smart Systems (MSS) software tools to filter and highlight significant threat events, ensuring real-time situational awareness across the global operating environment.
• Is the technical specialist in geospatial technologies, applying near real-time data across air, land, maritime, and space domains to support force management and decision-making. Utilizes Joint Operations Center tools to develop a comprehensive global threat and operational picture.

Skills

CJCS procedures

USSPACECOM data management

GCCS-J data tools

Geospatial technology

Real-time situational awareness

Command and Control doctrine

Tools

GCCS-J

MAVEN MSS

COP

CTP

Joint Operations Center tools

Job description

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager to oversee the Global Space Operations Directorate’s day-to-day COP activities.

You will manage COP architecture, data tools, and near real-time situational awareness for senior leaders, troubleshoot network issues, and coordinate global data sharing with CJCS compliance. A highly technical role demanding space-domain awareness.