Space Operations Planner — Strategic JPP & STO Expert

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced Special Operations Planner to serve as an embedded contractor supporting USSPACECOM headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate brings deep operational planning expertise and can produce decision-ready products for senior leadership under time-sensitive conditions.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, proficiency with SIPRNet/JWICS, and hands-on experience integrating STO and SAP into strategic plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (strategic studies, political science, aerospace/systems engineering, operations research, or related field).
• 10+ years of operational planning experience in a special operations, joint, or Combatant Command headquarters environment.
• Demonstrated experience with JPP, JOPES, and/or MDMP.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead planning efforts across the Joint Planning Process (JPP).
• Develop CONOPs, COAs, contingency plans, and operational orders.

Skills

Joint Planning Process (JPP)

JOPES

MDMP

SIPRNet

JWICS

Classified systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in strategic studies/political science/aerospace

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SIPRNet

JWICS

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced Special Operations Planner to serve as an embedded contractor supporting USSPACECOM headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate brings deep operational planning expertise and can produce decision-ready products for senior leadership under time-sensitive conditions.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, proficiency with SIPRNet/JWICS, and hands-on experience integrating STO and SAP into strategic plans.