Space Operations Exercise Planner

Prevailance,-In; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevailance,-In seeks an experienced trainer to design and develop space operations exercises across nine mission areas, creating MSELs and control documents for realistic, scalable training scenarios.

Role requires 5+ years in U.S. military Space Operations, deep space domain knowledge, and experience with MDMP, SDP 5-0, and JPP integration. Strong analytical and instructional design skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Space Operations.
• Deep understanding of space domain operations including satellite communications, space surveillance, and space-based sensors.
• Knowledge of Space Doctrine Publication (SDP) 5-0 and Joint Planning Process (JPP) integration for space missions.
• Ability to integrate space capabilities into the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and Exercise Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated experience with simulation control injects and TTPs to replicate realistic space environments.
• Knowledge of exercise design and control methodologies including MSEL development, White Cell operations, and after-action review processes.
• Knowledge of data analysis and requirements development for space-based training scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct problem-solving and adaptability to dynamic space operational environments.
• Knowledge of Incident response planning for space domain contingencies.
• Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.
• Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards.
• Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and revise space operations capstone level exercises in support of 9 mission areas.
• Create operationally realistic scenario injects, Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs), and exercise control documentation.
• Develop performance measurement tools including scenario-based assessments, grading rubrics, and standards checklists tied to course learning objectives.
• Integrate current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and lessons learned from operational space units to ensure exercise fidelity and relevance.
• Design exercises compatible with virtual, constructive, and live training environments as applicable.
• Troubleshoot real-time exercise issues and adapt scenario injects as needed to achieve training objectives.
• Incorporate lessons learned from operational space units, exercise programs and allied/partner training events.
• Maintain all exercise documentation in the curriculum management system in accordance with training standards.

Skills

Space operations

SDP 5-0

JPP integration

MDMP

Simulation injects

TTPs

Data analysis

Curriculum documentation

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Incident response planning

Instruction design standards

Performance assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Space/Intelligence/Global Security/National Security Studies

Tools

Curriculum management system

Job description

Description

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available.

Tasks

Exercise Design and Development

• Design, develop, and revise space operations capstone level exercisesin support of 9 mission areas: Orbital Warfare, Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), Missile Warning/Missile Defense, C2-CSpOC, C2-NSDC, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)


• Create operationally realistic scenario injects, Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs), and exercise control documentation


• Develop performance measurement tools including scenario-based assessments, grading rubrics, and standards checklists tied to course learning objectives


• Integrate current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and lessons learned from operational space units to ensure exercise fidelity and relevance


• Design exercises compatible with virtual, constructive, and live training environments as applicable


• Troubleshoot real-time exercise issues and adapt scenario injects as needed to achieve training objectives

Administration and Coordination

• Incorporate lessons learned from operational space units, exercise programs and allied/partner training events.


• Maintain all exercise documentation in the curriculum management system in accordance with training standards.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Space Operations as military member or civilian


• Deep understanding of space domain operations, including satellite communications, space surveillance, and space-based sensors


• Knowledge of Space Doctrine Publication (SDP) 5-0 and Joint Planning Process (JPP) integration for space missions


• Ability to integrate space capabilities into the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and Exercise Life Cycle


• Demonstrated experience with simulation control injects and TTPs to replicate realistic space environments


• Knowledge of exercise design and control methodologies including MSEL development, White Cell operations, and after-action review processes


• Knowledge of data analysis and requirements development for space-based training scenarios


• Demonstrated ability to conduct problem-solving and adaptability to dynamic space operational environments


• Knowledge of Incident response planning for space domain contingencies


• Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.


• Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards.


• Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to design space operations in games focused contested environments


• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to design accurate, but playable, games focused on space systems


• Operational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forces

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in STEM, Space, Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Global Security, or National Security Studies

Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required