Space Intelligence Planner for SOF & Cyber Ops

Operational Intelligence LLC; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US, a leading defense contractor, seeks an experienced Intelligence Analyst to support USSPACECOM J2 and JIOC at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs. The ideal candidate brings direct SOF/Cyber collection experience, understands authorities, and can integrate space-enabled intelligence for multi‑domain planning and senior leadership decision-making.

You will advise on collection operations, coordinate with government partners, perform OSINT and space/counterspace analysis, and produce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in intelligence studies, national security affairs, political science, or related field.
• 8+ years of intelligence analysis or collection management in a SOF, Cyber, joint, or Combatant Command headquarters environment.
• Direct experience supporting USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, or their subordinate components, with a working knowledge of how those organizations collect intelligence and govern collection authorities.
• Proficiency with classified systems and tools including SIPRNet and JWICS.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required; #qinetiqclearedjob.

Responsibilities

• Advise the USSPACECOM J2 on collection operations relevant to SOF and Cyber missions, including authorities, tradecraft, and integration touchpoints with space-enabled intelligence
• Support intelligence sharing and coordination between USSPACECOM, USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, and relevant interagency partners
• Conduct collection management, OSINT, space and counterspace analysis, and intelligence assessments in support of J2/JIOC priorities
• Contribute to integrated analysis products requiring combined space-domain and SOF/Cyber perspectives, including production of intelligence reports and executive briefing products for senior and flag‑level leadership
• Support counter‑intelligence planning where SOF and Cyber activities intersect with space operations
• Map the current intelligence acquisition landscape to identify convergence points with SOF and Cyber programs and develop prioritized recommendations for near‑ and long‑term capability development
• Maintain strict operational security (OPSEC), manage classification levels (TS/SCI, SAP, ACCM), and ens271ure compliance with applicable legal and policy frameworks
• Utilize classified collaboration environments (SIPRNet, JWICS) to manage and disseminate compartmented intelligence products

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Collection management

SIPRNet

JWICS

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SIPRNet

JWICS

Job description

QinetiQ US, a leading defense contractor, seeks an experienced Intelligence Analyst to support USSPACECOM J2 and JIOC at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs. The ideal candidate brings direct SOF/Cyber collection experience, understands authorities, and can integrate space-enabled intelligence for multi‑domain planning and senior leadership decision-making.

You will advise on collection operations, coordinate with government partners, perform OSINT and space/counterspace analysis, and produce