Senior Space Enterprise Coordination Specialist

Noblis, Inc.; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis seeks a Senior Space Enterprise Coordination Specialist to support space operations in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. You will help coordinate across ground, space, and network teams, ensuring unified mission execution for national security space programs.

The role requires leading enterprise-level coordination among NRO, USSPACECOM, USSF, and mission partners, developing playbooks, and presenting briefings to senior officials. Remote/hybrid status may change based on requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience OR Master's with 11+ years OR 14+ years of relevant experience if no degree.
• Degree in a relevant technical or operational field preferred.
• Experience with NRO enterprise operations including system integration, orbital mechanics, and satellite operations.
• Experience with CCMD/JS planning and cross-command coordination.
• Experience drafting or coordinating Joint or Interagency policy.
• Familiarity with Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations and related processes.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multi-stakeholder activities.
• Ability to work across multiple organizations in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support NRO enterprise space operations through system integration and satellite operations coordination.
• Coordinate space enterprise activities across NRO, USSPACECOM, CCMDs and interagency partners.
• Support JOPES processes and joint planning activities.
• Facilitate CCMD/JS planning and cross-command coordination.
• Support Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations planning and execution.
• Develop and implement TTPs for space enterprise coordination.
• Prepare technical briefings to senior government officials and partners.
• Support cross-organizational working groups and coordination forums.
• Identify and track enterprise-level dependencies, issues, and risks.
• Coordinate with mission ground stations and network/communications teams for integrated mission execution.
• Develop enterprise coordination frameworks, playbooks, and SOPs.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

US Citizenship

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-organizational coordination

Orbital mechanics

Satellite operations

NRO enterprise operations

Education

BS in a relevant field

MS in a relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking a Senior Space Enterprise Coordination Specialist to provide support to space operations mission functions in an integrated space operations center environment located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

The selected candidate will support mission-critical space enterprise coordination activities spanning ground segment, space segment, and network/communications integration. This role will advance joint space operations through enterprise-level coordination, joint planning support, and cross-organizational synchronization across NRO, USSPACECOM, USSF, and mission partner organizations.

Responsibilities Include

• Support NRO enterprise space operations through system integration, orbital mechanics analysis, and satellite operations coordination.
• Coordinate space enterprise activities across NRO, USSPACECOM, Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and interagency mission partners.
• Support Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES) processes and joint planning activities.
• Facilitate and support CCMD/JS planning processes and cross-command coordination.
• Support Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations planning and execution.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for space enterprise coordination.
• Prepare and present technical briefings and coordination products to senior government officials and mission partners.
• Support cross-organizational working groups, technical exchange meetings, and coordination forums.
• Identify and track enterprise-level dependencies, issues, and risks across the space operations enterprise.
• Coordinate with mission ground stations, satellite operations, and network/communications teams to ensure integrated mission execution.
• Support development of enterprise coordination frameworks, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Master's degree and 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise if no bachelor's degree is held.
• Degree within a relevant technical or operational field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with NRO enterprise operations including system integration, orbital mechanics, and satellite operations.
• Experience with CCMD/JS planning processes and cross-command coordination.
• Experience drafting or coordinating Joint or Interagency policy.
• Familiarity with Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations and associated processes.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple organizations in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to senior audiences.

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Desired Qualifications

• Experience with NRO MGS/IC operations.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPM E) qualified.
• Familiarity with USSPACECOM and USSF operational processes, policy, and organizational structures.
• Experience with space situational awareness and satellite operations coordination.
• Knowledge of advanced orbital mechanics and satellite operations.
• Background in multi-domain operations and joint planning.
• Experience developing and implementing TTPs in a space operations environment.
• Familiarity with IC collection management and space-based intelligence systems.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agenciesin the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunitiesat careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.