External Job Posting Title Senior Space Enterprise Coordinator

Peraton; California; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior SpaceEnterprise Coordinator for a national security program based in California. In this role, you will synchronize operations across mission ground stations and manage training coordination. Candidates should have significant experience in high-tempo space operational environments.

Responsibilities include collaborating with various agencies, maintaining operational awareness, and leading training exercises. A bachelor's degree or higher, along with a TS/SCI clearance, is essential for this role. The position offers a competitive salary range from $135,000 to $216,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of experience without a degree or 14 years with AS/AA.
• Experience working with military and civilian officials of all ranks.
• Prior knowledge of space surveillance systems.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize communication and workflows across operations centers.
• Maintain situational awareness and operational picture continuity.
• Coordinate training and exercise events for national operations centers.

Skills

Experience in high-tempo space operational environment

Understanding of orbital mechanics

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree (BS)

Tools

STK or other astrodynamics systems

Job description

Responsibilities

As the Senior SpaceEnterprise Coordinator for a national security program conducting 24/7 Space Warfighting operations, you will synchronizecommunication,proceduralworkflows,systemintegrationand trainingefforts acrossoperations centers, mission ground stations (MGSs), commercialresourcesandotherpartnered agencies. As a space defense mission and system subject-matter expert (SME), you willfacilitatetherapid adoption of developingsystemtools andalignnetworkcapabilitiesto maximize a total-enterprise force response to meet risingchallenges within the space domain.A successful candidate willfrequentlytravelandliaisewithDoD, ICandsupportingcommercial communitystaff and leadership to assess missionprotectionreadiness,best practices, andidentifypotentialriskstoassureinformedprogram management and customer decision-makers.The ability tomanage training and coordinateparticipationin cross-organizationalexercisesfromboth tactical and operational perspectiveswithadvancedknowledge of specialized Indications and Warning (I&W) toolsis fundamental to this position.Additionally, you willmaintainknowledge of current task orders, space events, systems & missionneedsand programmatic goal timelines–serving as a SME focal point for the program, customer andrelated system development contractswhile ensuringstrategic plans are implemented as intended.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Strategic Plans Division and Mission Protection to ensure approved task orders are implemented as intended across customer enterprise
• Maintain enterprise wide‑situational awareness and operational picture continuity
• Measure effectiveness & performance criterion development; assess risk and predict performance and coordinate with IC and DoD stakeholders
• Coordinate training and exercise events for national operations centers and MGSs
• Synchronize planning efforts; ensure Course of Action (COA) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedure (TTPs) meet mission protection needs through training, exercises and test checkout
• Assess Collection Management prioritization and mission impact drive improved efficiencies
• Lead liaisons with operations centers and enterprise‑wide leadership; lead briefings, facilitate tours
• Document Weekly Activity Reports (WARs) tracking significant enterprise statuses and progressions
• Facilitate testing & integration efforts as new technologies link with all space protection missions
• Support strategic planning and anticipate future threats and operational requirements
• Frequently travel to partnered operations centers (CONUS, multiple sites within program) and ground segments
• Work full‑time on‑site at a government facility in Springfield, VA

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 16 years w/o a degree or 14 years with AS/AA or 12 years relevant experience with bachelor’s degree (BS); 10 years of relevant experience with MS degree or, 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD in related field
• Experience working in high‑tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levels
• Understanding and prior applied knowledge of orbital mechanics and space surveillance systems
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Poly

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in high‑tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levels 6+ years’ experience with STK or other astrodynamics systems (i.e.ASW, ATLAS, SPADOC and/or available I&W tools)
• Experience working within Intelligence Community supporting space domain missions
• Experience supervising personnel and/or leading relevant ops teams
• Experience in Planning, (i.e. Joint Operational Planning & Execution System (JOPES), CCMD/Joint Staff planning process, Joint Special Technical Operations or managing team execution of Joint DoD and IC plans and task orders

Worklocation: Vandenberg SFC, CA

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.