Space Operations Planner Team Lead

QinetiQ US

Lompoc (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Special Operations Planner Team Lead to embed with U.S. Space Forces (S4S) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.

You will direct a planning team supporting USSPACECOM’s sensitive requirements and serve as the main contractor interface with government leadership, owning the quality and delivery of planning products. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of operational planning in special operations or GCC/CC headquarters, plus 3+ years supervisory experience and an

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required.
15+ years of operational planning experience in a special operations or Combatant Command HQ environment.
3+ years of supervisory experience leading planners/analysts in cleared settings.
Experience delivering CONOPs, COAs, and operational orders to senior leadership.
Direct experience integrating STO or SAP into combatant command plans.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior contractor point of contact with COR and government leadership on performance, staffing, and priorities.
Lead and mentor a team of Special Operations Planners; manage workloads and ensure timely, within-scope deliverables.
Direct development of Joint Planning Process products including CONOPs, COAs, and operational orders.
Oversee integration of STO and SAP capabilities into USSPACECOM plans and coordinates across directorates and partners.
Deliver decision-ready products and support real-world operations, wargames, and After Action Reviews.