Special Operations Planner - J3 with Security Clearance

QinetiQ US; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced J3 Operations Integrator to support USSPACECOM from Colorado Springs, CO. The role requires navigating cross-command coordination and handling sensitive operations, including space-enabled SOF and Cyber effects.

The ideal candidate has a Top Secret/SCI clearance, a background as a senior SOF or Cyber operator, and proven ability to develop CONOPs, briefs, and risk assessments under short suspense timelines.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in strategic studies, political science, or related field.
• 10+ years of operational J3 experience at a Combatant Command, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM.
• Experience as senior SOF or Cyber operator with USSOCOM/USCYBERCOM planning knowledge.
• Strong OPSEC and classified information handling (TS/SCI, SAP, ACCM).

Responsabilidades

• Support operations planning (CUOPs/FUOPs) with SOF and Cyber effects.
• Coordinate with GCCs, TSOCs, interagency, and foreign SOF to synchronize cross-COCOM activities.
• Integrate multi-domain options and manage timing with space-enabled effects.
• Maintain TS/SCI/SAP/ACCM compliance across planning products.
• Develop decision-ready briefs, staff packages, CONOPs, and risk assessments for leadership.
• Assist real-world operations and exercises as embedded SOF/Cyber representative.
• Provide space-enabled capability requirements coordination across stakeholders.
• Operate in classified environments (SIPRNet, JWICS) and manage compartmented materials.

Conocimientos

Operational planning

Joint operations

SIPRNet/JWICS

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Herramientas

SIPRNet

JWICS

Classification systems

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview Join us in supporting the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), one of the nation’s eleven unified combatant commands responsible for space operations critical to joint warfighting. We are seeking an experienced J3 Operations Integrator to serve as an embedded contractor supporting the USSPACECOM headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate is a former senior SOF or Cyber operator with direct J3 experience at a Combatant Command, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM, and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex cross-command coordination and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• * Support current and future operations planning (CUOPs/FUOPs) involving SOF and Cyber effects, including CONOP development, staffing, and coordination through USSPACECOM directorates and external partners
• * Coordinate with Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), interagency partners, and foreign SOF elements to synchronize cross-COCOM operational activities
• * Integrate and deconflict multi-domain options, managing operational timing and tempo where SOF and Cyber capabilities are employed alongside space-enabled effects
• * Facilitate sensitive activities within USSPACECOM authorities, ensuring classification management (TS/SCI, SAP, ACCM) and operational security across all planning products
• * Develop and present decision-ready products, including briefings, staff packages, CONOP summaries, and risk assessments, for senior and flag-level leadership on short-suspense timelines
• * Support real-world operations and exercises as the embedded SOF and Cyber representative, contributing to scenario design, MSEL development, and observer/trainer roles
• * Where required, provide expertise in SOF hardware integration, coordinating across operational, engineering, and programmatic stakeholders to address space-enabled capability requirements
• * Maintain situational awareness of SOF and Cyber equities across the command and adapt planning products as the operational environment evolves Operate across classified collaboration environments (SIPRNet, JWICS) and planning tools to manage and disseminate compartmented materials

Required Qualifications

• * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (strategic studies, political science, operations research, national security affairs, or related field)
• * 10+ years of operational experience, with a significant portion in J3 or equivalent operations billets at a Combatant Command, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM
• * Prior experience as a senior SOF or Cyber operator with direct knowledge of how USSOCOM and USCYBERCOM approach plan development, resourcing, or coordination
• * Demonstrated ability to integrate and deconflict multi-domain operations, including space-enabled SOF and Cyber effects, within a joint operational planning framework
• * Experience managing sensitive activities and compartmented programs (TS/SCI, SAP, ACCM) with strict adherence to OPSEC requirements
• * Strong written and oral communication skills with a track record of producing high-quality briefings, orders, and staff packages under high-pressure, short-suspense conditions
• * Proficiency with SIPRNet, JWICS, and other classified planning and collaboration tools
• * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• * Master’s degree in strategic studies, national security affairs, space policy, or a related field
• * Prior direct experience supporting USSPACECOM or another Combatant Command headquarters
• * Familiarity with space operations doctrine, including JP 3-14 (Space Operations) and JP 3-05 (Special Operations)
• * Background in cross-COCOM coordination involving both functional commands (USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM) and geographic combatant commands
• * Experience with space domain awareness, satellite communications, missile warning, or space control missions as they relate to SOF and Cyber employment
• * Completion of formal STO Planner training (e.g., USASTOPC) and/or direct experience integrating Special Technical Operations into operational plans
• * Prior military service in a J3 billet at the CCMD or TSOC level, or as a senior Cyber Warfare Officer with joint operational experience

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.