Senior Space & Cyber Operations Planner

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced J3 Operations Integrator to support USSPACECOM from Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires navigating cross-command coordination and handling sensitive operations, including space-enabled SOF and Cyber effects.

The ideal candidate has a Top Secret/SCI clearance, a background as a senior SOF or Cyber operator, and proven ability to develop CONOPs, briefs, and risk assessments under short suspense timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in strategic studies, political science, or related field.
• 10+ years of operational J3 experience at a Combatant Command, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM.
• Experience as senior SOF or Cyber operator with USSOCOM/USCYBERCOM planning knowledge.
• Strong OPSEC and classified information handling (TS/SCI, SAP, ACCM).

Responsibilities

• Support operations planning (CUOPs/FUOPs) with SOF and Cyber effects.
• Coordinate with GCCs, TSOCs, interagency, and foreign SOF to synchronize cross-COCOM activities.
• Integrate multi-domain options and manage timing with space-enabled effects.
• Maintain TS/SCI/SAP/ACCM compliance across planning products.
• Develop decision-ready briefs, staff packages, CONOPs, and risk assessments for leadership.
• Assist real-world operations and exercises as embedded SOF/Cyber representative.
• Provide space-enabled capability requirements coordination across stakeholders.
• Operate in classified environments (SIPRNet, JWICS) and manage compartmented materials.

Skills

Operational planning

Joint operations

SIPRNet/JWICS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SIPRNet

JWICS

Classification systems

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced J3 Operations Integrator to support USSPACECOM from Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires navigating cross-command coordination and handling sensitive operations, including space-enabled SOF and Cyber effects.

The ideal candidate has a Top Secret/SCI clearance, a background as a senior SOF or Cyber operator, and proven ability to develop CONOPs, briefs, and risk assessments under short suspense timelines.