Sr. Space Operations Integrator (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced Space Operations Integrator to support the U.S. Space Force's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio.

This role bridges operators, acquisition teams, and technical groups to deliver next-generation warfighter capabilities for enterprise space missions. The ideal candidate has deep space operations expertise, a bachelor’s degree, and 14+ years with national security space programs, with an ability to translate mission needs into technical

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience supporting space systems or related national security programs.
• Direct work with operational space missions and mission users.
• Strong understanding of space system development, integration, and deployment.
• Experience in government acquisition, systems engineering, or operational integration.
• Excellent communication with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide space operations expertise supporting requirements development, CONOPS creation, systems design, testing, and integration.
• Translate operational mission needs into technical capabilities and acquisition strategies.
• Support space mission systems' command and control analysis.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Systems Engineers, and partners.
• Review technical and acquisition docs to inform program decisions.
• Represent the government in meetings and integration forums.
• Support transitioning prototypes into enterprise-level applications.
• Assist with acquisition strategies for space systems.
• Identify execution challenges and provide improvements.
• Prepare presentations and executive briefings for stakeholders.
• Support cross-organization integration to improve standardization.

Skills

Space operations

Requirements development

Acquisition integration

Stakeholder engagement

Technical liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Space Operations Integrator to support the U.S. Space Force's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. This role serves as a critical liaison between operational users, acquisition teams, and technical organizations, helping deliver next‑generation warfighter capabilities to the Space Force. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in space operations and can translate operational mission needs into technical and acquisition solutions that support enterprise space missions.

Location: El Segundo, CA

Responsibilities:

• Provide space operations expertise supporting requirements development, CONOPS creation, systems design, testing, and integration activities.
• Assist program offices in translating operational mission requirements into technical capabilities and acquisition strategies.
• Support tactical and operational command and control analysis for space mission systems.
• Coordinate closely with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Systems Engineers, and external mission partners.
• Review technical, operational, and acquisition documentation to support informed program decisions.
• Represent the government in technical meetings, working groups, and integration forums.
• Support the transition of prototype capabilities into secure, enterprise‑level operational applications.
• Assist with development and refinement of acquisition strategies for space systems and capabilities.
• Identify program execution challenges and provide recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Develop presentations, executive briefings, status updates, and strategic communication products for government stakeholders.
• Support integration efforts across multiple organizations to improve standardization and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 14+ years of experience supporting space systems, space operations, or related national security space programs.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with operational space missions and mission users.
• Strong understanding of space system development, integration, and deployment processes.
• Experience supporting government acquisition, systems engineering, or operational integration efforts.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently in a highly collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an in‑scope T5 background investigation adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in Continuous Vetting (if applicable).
• Must be willing to obtain SCI and/or SAP access.
• Must be willing to consent to a polygraph examination if required.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Control, or Combat Power missions.
• Experience working within U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, National Security Space, or related organizations.
• Experience transitioning prototype capabilities into operational fielded systems.
• Familiarity with acquisition planning, operational analysis, and enterprise space architectures.

Compensation:

• Pay range: $200,000 - $240,000 (Based on years of relevant experience)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave.

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