Senior ISR & Space Force Unit SME

Riverside Research Institute; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research Institute seeks a full-time Senior ISR & Unit-level SME to support USSF in Colorado Springs, CO. The role covers strategic planning, C2ISR integration, and unit stand-up with IQT/MQT training program development.

Responsibilities include drafting CONOP/CONEMP, coordinating with higher headquarters, and researching complex operational issues for senior decision-makers. Active TS/SCI clearance is required for this defense-focused position.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI adjudication required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, business administration, finance, history, or related fields.
• 12 years of intelligence community experience.
• Experience with USSF organizations, Delta 7 familiarity.
• Experience planning ISR-T at Delta/Wing level; DOTMLPF framework understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist Space Delta leadership with strategic planning and C2ISR integration.
• Lead unit stand-up, basing actions, and training program development (IQT/MQT).
• Draft CONOPs/CONEMP and coordinate with higher headquarters for integration.
• Research operational issues, draft white papers, brief senior decision-makers.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Written/verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Adaptability in defense programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, business administration, finance, history, or related fields

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Riverside Research Institute seeks a full-time Senior ISR & Unit-level SME to support USSF in Colorado Springs, CO. The role covers strategic planning, C2ISR integration, and unit stand-up with IQT/MQT training program development.

Responsibilities include drafting CONOP/CONEMP, coordinating with higher headquarters, and researching complex operational issues for senior decision-makers. Active TS/SCI clearance is required for this defense-focused position.