Missile Warning (MW) Requirements SME

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Missile Warning (MW) SME to support HQ USSF DCSO Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements (S5/8). The role involves analyzing and guiding MW/MT capability requirements to enable timely implementation of capability gap solutions for mission needs.

The candidate will draft documents, coordinate through USSF and JFRP channels, research sources, and ensure alignment with defense priorities.

Qualifications

• Writing and analyzing JFRP capability requirements documents (MARD, DCR).
• Familiarization with ETMS2 and KM/DS tools per JFRP timelines.
• In-depth knowledge of MW/MT/MD systems (e.g., SBIRS, OPIR, Missile Defense).
• Operational experience with satellite command and control.
• Coordinate with Space COIs and related agencies for requirements.
• Master’s Degree plus 15+ years in a related field (Operations/Engineering/Data Science/etc.).
• TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Certifications such as WarU: RQM1100, RQM1010, RQM3100, ACQ101 (Desired).

Responsibilities

• Provide MW/MT enterprise expertise to assist requirements writing teams.
• Staff requirements documents through USSF and JFRP channels.
• Research sources to support document drafting efforts.
• Ensure alignment with NDS, CJCSI, CSO priorities, and JFRP.”
• Manage current capability requirements owned by USSF.
• Write capability requirements for future MW/MT systems.
• Perform routine staff functions and coordinate cross-functional meetings.

Skills

MW/MT system knowledge

JFRP knowledge

Satellite C2 knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Policy/Strategic planning

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Missile Warning (MW) SME to support the Headquarters United States Space Force (HQ USSF) DCSO Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements, S5/8. The MW SME will provide technical support to analyze, assess, develop, guide, and implement HQSF Missile Warning (MW)/Missile Tracking (MT) operational capability requirements essential to facilitating timely implementation of capability gap solutions associated with mission needs and harnessing opportunities to improve operational mission effectiveness.

S5/8 is responsible for carrying out and executing strategic planning, long-range resource allocation, and developing, directing, and conducting USSF programming activities necessary to complete the USSF Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Additionally, the S5/8 delivers integrated Service space strategies, policies, and requirements to provide organized, trained, and equipped space forces for employment by Joint Force Commanders.

What you will be doing:

• Provide expertise in the MW/MT enterprise to assist/advise the requirements writing team in drafting necessary documents in a timely manner.
• Initiate and staff requirements documents through the appropriate Service (USSF) and Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP) channels.
• Research relevant sources for gathering pertinent information in support of document writing efforts.
• Ensure requirements documents are aligned with the current National Defense Strategy (NDS), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instructions (CJCSI), Chief of Space Operations (CSO) priorities, CSO approved Force Designs, and JFRP Manual.
• Manage Current Capability requirements owned by the USSF.
• Write capability requirements for future MW/MT systems.
• Perform routine staff functions - responding to HQ taskers, prepping material for senior leaders, coordinate cross-functional meetings, and managing projects with timeliness and professionalism.

What you will need:

• Writing/analyzing JFRP operational capability requirements documents to include but not limited to: Mission Area Requirements Documents (MARD), “Joint Doctrine Organization Training materiel Leadership Personnel Facilities - Policy (DOTmLPF-P) Change Recommendation” (DCR) Documents.
• Familiarization with the Service (USSF) and Joint Staffing processes for staffing requirements documents through the “Enterprise Task Management Software Solution” (ETMS2) and “Knowledge Management/Decision Support” (KM/DS) tool IAW JFRP established timelines
• In depth knowledge in at least one MW/MT/MD system and/or “National Command, Control, Communication (NC3) System (e.g. Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS), Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) ground systems, Missile Defense systems, etc.)
• Operational experience with command and control of satellites
• Be familiar and coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in the MW/MT/MD “Community of Interest” (e.g. Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Space Development Agency, Space Systems Command, Missile Defense Agency, HQ Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Command, Intelligence Community (IC) etc.) that are necessary for the effective development of requirements.
• Master’s Degree plus a minimum of 15 years of experience in an Operations, Engineering, Scientific, Data Science, Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Analysis, Policy or Planning field, or equivalent experience/responsibility.
• Experience writing JFRP and Capability Requirements for Space Systems (desired) or military systems.
• TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Certifications (Desired): WarU certs RQM1100, RQM1010, RQM3100, and ACQ101

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D