Joint Space Operations Program Manager

Systems Planning & Analysis; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a highly qualified Program Manager and Joint Training & Exercise Planner to lead contract execution for HQ USSPACECOM Joint Exercises and related activities, stationed in Colorado Springs.

The role requires an active DIA TS/SCI clearance and equivalent experience in space and joint operations, with responsibilities spanning planning, coordination, and analysis.

Qualifications

• Active DIA TS/SCI clearance; SAP Eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience; or master's degree and 7 years of experience.
• Expertise to support policy and procedure development for planning, coordinating, preparing, and implementing USSPACECOM Joint Exercises and support to other Combatant Command exercises.
• Possess the specific skills, knowledge, and comprehension to perform all task functions quickly and accurately without supervision or assistance.
• Ability to report to designated work location in Colorado Springs, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the contractor team to ensure optimal delivery of PWS requirements.
• Develop and manage the Joint Exercise Life Cycle for HQ USSPACECOM Tier 1 and Tier 2 exercises including the planning, development, execution, and analysis of joint exercises along with planning, coordinating, preparing, and implementing USSPACECOM Joint Exercises and supporting other Combatant Command exercises.
• Support policy and procedure development for planning, coordinating, preparing, and implementing USSPACECOM Joint Exercises and support to other Combatant Command exercises.
• Maintain an exercise Outlook calendar for USSPACECOM that incorporates all exercises being supported by USSPACECOM.
• Attend Command working group and informational meetings outside of the exercise environment as assigned by the Division Chief to maintain insight into current command processes and procedures as required per event.
• Deliver action items and after-action report.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and support for conferences such as the Concept Development Conference (CDC); Initial Planning Conference (IPC); Mid-Planning Conference (MPC); Final Planning Conference (FPC); and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) Synchronization Conference (SYNCH).
• Provide Integrated Mission Area Training (IMAT) development support to assess and validate JOC, Global Operations Center (GOC), and other operations centers on critical, time-sensitive missions.
• Provide Joint Event Control Group (JECG) augmentation during training, exercises, wargames, TTXs, and real-world event preparation to assist with scenarios and products related to training.
• Support the government in the design, planning, rehearsal, and conduct of CJCS Staff Assessment Visit training events.
• Provide feedback for after-action reviews; recommend improvements for follow-on Space Integrated Training events; prepare and conduct hotwash briefings; and prepare and deliver after action reports in standard command memo format.

Skills

Clearance required

SAP Eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9 years experience

Master’s degree + 7 years experience

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a highly qualified Program Manager and Joint Training & Exercise Planner to lead contract execution for HQ USSPACECOM Joint Exercises and related activities, stationed in Colorado Springs.

The role requires an active DIA TS/SCI clearance and equivalent experience in space and joint operations, with responsibilities spanning planning, coordination, and analysis.