Senior Space Operations Planner Team Lead

QinetiQ US; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced Special Operations Planner Team Lead embedded with USSPACECOM at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. You will direct a team of planners supporting sensitive operational planning requirements, interface with COR and government leadership, and own the quality and delivery of planning products.

The ideal candidate brings deep STO/SAP planning expertise and proven team leadership in a high-visibility combatant command environment, with TS/SCI clearance and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 15+ years of operational planning experience in a SOF/joint/Combatant Command HQ environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience managing planners or analysts in a cleared environment.
• Proven experience delivering CONOPs, COAs, and OPLANS to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the senior contractor team of Special Operations Planners and interface with COR/government leadership.
• Direct development of operational and strategic planning products across the Joint Planning Process (JPP).
• Oversee integration of STO and SAP capabilities into operational plans and CONPLANs.
• Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and clear communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Operational planning

Team leadership

Clear communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SIPRNet

JWICS

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced Special Operations Planner Team Lead embedded with USSPACECOM at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. You will direct a team of planners supporting sensitive operational planning requirements, interface with COR and government leadership, and own the quality and delivery of planning products.

The ideal candidate brings deep STO/SAP planning expertise and proven team leadership in a high-visibility combatant command environment, with TS/SCI clearance and experience