NAVY IW - Space Operations Subject Matter Expert II

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) is seeking a Space Operations Subject Matter Expert II to support a Department of Navy customer in Norfolk, Virginia. The role provides advanced technical expertise in space operations and information warfare mission planning, operational analysis, training support, doctrine development, and readiness assessment.

The position emphasizes advising technical teams and leadership on capabilities and best practices.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required. Interim TS/SCI not accepted.
• Ten (10) years of experience supporting Space operations within a Fleet or Navy Information Warfare mission area.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting operational planning, readiness assessments, concept development, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Experience developing technical documentation, reports, white papers, briefings, or analytical products.
• Working knowledge of the integration of space operations with other Information Warfare disciplines, including: Electromagnetic Warfare, Command & Control, Cryptology, Information Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations.
• Ability to independently support technical meetings, working groups, and collaborative planning activities.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in space operations and related information warfare disciplines.
• Support development and refinement of operational concepts, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Perform technical analyses to assess mission effectiveness and operational capabilities.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, analytical reports, and recommendations.
• Participate in technical planning sessions, working groups, and collaborative discussions.
• Support development and evaluation of training programs and operational readiness initiatives.
• Analyze mission requirements and recommend improvements to processes, capabilities, and technical solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary technical teams to integrate space operations capabilities into broader operational efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship within assigned areas of expertise.

Job description

Space Operations Subject Matter Expert II – Norfolk, Virginia

Background:

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) is a federal contracting company that provides professional services to Government Agencies. We are currently seeking candidates for a Space OperationsSubject Matter Expert II position supporting a Department of Navy customer inNorfolk, Virginia.

Position Summary:

This position provides advanced technical expertise in space operations and information warfare mission planning, operational analysis, training support, doctrine development, and readiness assessment. The position will advise technical teams and leadership on capabilities, operational integration, and best practices while supporting the development of operational concepts, technical documentation, training materials, and analytical products.

Salary Range: $105,000 - 115,000 / annually

Required Qualifications:

• Active, fully adjudicated Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/TSCI) security clearance required. Interim TS/SCI will not be accepted.
• Experience minimum: Ten (10) yearsof experience supporting Space operationswithin a Fleet or Navy Information Warfare mission area.
  • Preferred: Recent experienceactively working in the domain within the last five (5) years
• Education minimum:Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Demonstrated experience supporting operational planning, readiness assessments, concept development, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Experience developing technical documentation, reports, white papers, briefings, or analytical products
• Working knowledge of the integration of space operationswith other Information Warfare disciplines, including:
  • Electromagnetic Warfare
  • Command & Control
  • Cryptology
  • Information Operations
  • Defensive Cyber Operations
• Ability to independently support technical meetings, working groups, and collaborative planning activities
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Work Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Provide subject matter expertise in space operations and related information warfare disciplines
• Support development and refinement of operational concepts, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Perform technical analyses to assess mission effectiveness and operational capabilities
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, analytical reports, and recommendations
• Participate in technical planning sessions, working groups, and collaborative discussions
• Support development and evaluation of training programs and operational readiness initiatives
• Analyze mission requirements and recommend improvements to processes, capabilities, and technical solutions
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary technical teams to integrate space operations capabilities into broader operational efforts
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship within assigned areas of expertise

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) is an equal opportunity employer. KCK does not discriminate against employees and applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local law.