Joint Space & Cyber Operations Planner

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced J3 Operations Integrator to support USSPACECOM headquarters. The embedded contractor will coordinate SOF and Cyber effects, space-enabled operations, and cross-command planning with TS/SCI clearance.

The role requires a former senior SOF or Cyber operator with direct J3 experience at a CCMD, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM, plus proven ability to navigate sensitive programs and deliver decision-ready products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 10+ years in J3 or equivalent operations billets at a Combatant Command, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM
• Senior SOF or Cyber operator with direct USSOCOM/USCYBERCOM planning experience
• Experience integrating multi-domain operations with space-enabled SOF and Cyber effects
• Experience managing sensitive activities and compartmented programs (TS/SCI, SAP, ACCM) with OPSEC discipline
• Proficiency with SIPRNet and JWICS planning environments and collaboration tools
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required

Responsibilities

• Support current and future operations planning (CUOPs/FUOPs) involving SOF and Cyber effects
• Coordinate with GCCs, TSOCs, interagency partners, and foreign SOF for cross-COCOM synchronization
• Integrate multi-domain options and manage timing for SOF, Cyber, and space-enabled effects
• Maintain classification management and secure planning products across all documents
• Develop and present decision-ready products for senior leadership on short timelines
• Support real-world operations and exercises as embedded SOF/Cyber representative
• Coordinate across engineering and programmatic stakeholders to address space-enabled capability requirements

Skills

J3 operations

Cross-command coordination

OPSEC compliance

SIPRNet/JWICS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Master’s degree in strategic studies/ national security / space policy

Tools

SIPRNet

JWICS

Job description

QinetiQ US in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced J3 Operations Integrator to support USSPACECOM headquarters. The embedded contractor will coordinate SOF and Cyber effects, space-enabled operations, and cross-command planning with TS/SCI clearance.

The role requires a former senior SOF or Cyber operator with direct J3 experience at a CCMD, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM, plus proven ability to navigate sensitive programs and deliver decision-ready products.