Space Warfighting Operations Lead & Enterprise Coordinator

Peraton; California; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior SpaceEnterprise Coordinator for a national security program based in California. In this role, you will synchronize operations across mission ground stations and manage training coordination. Candidates should have significant experience in high-tempo space operational environments.

Responsibilities include collaborating with various agencies, maintaining operational awareness, and leading training exercises. A bachelor's degree or higher, along with a TS/SCI clearance, is essential for this role. The position offers a competitive salary range from $135,000 to $216,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of experience without a degree or 14 years with AS/AA.
• Experience working with military and civilian officials of all ranks.
• Prior knowledge of space surveillance systems.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize communication and workflows across operations centers.
• Maintain situational awareness and operational picture continuity.
• Coordinate training and exercise events for national operations centers.

Skills

Experience in high-tempo space operational environment

Understanding of orbital mechanics

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree (BS)

Tools

STK or other astrodynamics systems

Job description

Responsibilities

As the Senior SpaceEnterprise Coordinator for a national security program conducting 24/7 Space Warfighting operations, you will synchronizecommunication,proceduralworkflows,systemintegrationand trainingefforts acrossoperations centers, mission ground stations (MGSs), commercialresourcesandotherpartnered agencies. As a space defense mission and system subject-matter expert (SME), you willfacilitatetherapid adoption of developingsystemtools andalignnetworkcapabilitiesto maximize a total-enterprise force response to meet risingchallenges within the space domain.A successful candidate willfrequentlytravelandliaisewithDoD, ICandsupportingcommercial communitystaff and leadership to assess missionprotectionreadiness,best practices, andidentifypotentialriskstoassureinformedprogram management and customer decision-makers.The ability tomanage training and coordinateparticipationin cross-organizationalexercisesfromboth tactical and operational perspectiveswithadvancedknowledge of specialized Indications and Warning (I&W) toolsis fundamental to this position.Additionally, you willmaintainknowledge of current task orders, space events, systems & missionneedsand programmatic goal timelines–serving as a SME focal point for the program, customer andrelated system development contractswhile ensuringstrategic plans are implemented as intended.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Strategic Plans DivisionandMission Protectiontoensure approvedtask orders are implemented as intended acrosscustomerenterprise

• Maintainenterprise wide-situational awarenessandoperational picturecontinuity

• Measureeffectiveness & performancecriteriadevelopment;assess riskand predictperformanceand coordinate with IC and DoD stakeholders

• Coordinate training and exercise eventsfor national operations centers and MGSs

• Synchronize planningefforts;ensureCourse of Action (COA) andTactics, Techniques, and Procedure (TTPs)meet mission protection needsthrough training,exercisesand test checkout

• AssessCollection Managementprioritization andmission impactdriveimprovedefficiencies

• Liaisewithoperations centers and enterprise-wideleadership;lead briefings,facilitatetours

• DocumentWeekly Activity Reports (WARs) trackingsignificant enterprisestatusesand progressions

• Facilitatetesting & integration efforts asnew technologieslink with all space protection missions

• Support strategic planning andanticipatefuture threats and operational requirements

• Frequentlytravel to partnered operations centers (CONUS, multiple sites within program) andground segments

• Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Springfield, VA

***This position iscontingentupon award of contract**

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 16 years w/o a degree or 14 years with AS/AA or 12years oelevant experience with bachelor’s degree(BS); 10years of relevant experiencewith MSdegreeor, 8 years of relevant experience with aPHD in related field

• Experience working in high-tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levels

• Understanding and prior applied knowledge of orbital mechanics and space surveillance systems

• Active TS/SCI clearance withadjudicatedPoly

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in high-tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levels 6+ years’ experience with STK or other astrodynamics systems (i.e.ASW, ATLAS, SPADOC and/or available I&W tools)
• Experience working withinIntelligence Communitysupportingspace domain missions
• Experience supervising personneland/or leading relevant ops teams
• ExperienceinPlanning, (i.e.Joint Operational Planning & Execution System (JOPES), CCMD/Joint Staff planning process,JointSpecialTechnicalOperationsormanagingteamexecution ofJointDoD and IC plans and task orders

Worklocation: Vandenberg SFC, CA

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.