Strategic SOF-Cyber Planner for Space Command

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Strategic Planner to support USSPACECOM’s J5 directorate at Peterson SFB, CO. The role requires deep J5 planning expertise and the ability to integrate SOF and Cyber considerations into global campaigns and contingencies.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in strategic planning, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and proven interfaces with USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, and TSOCs to coordinate plan development and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in strategic studies, national security affairs, political science, or related field.
• 10+ years of operational and strategic planning experience at a J5 billet, Combatant Command, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM HQ.
• Experience executing JPP/JOPES/MDMP at the strategic level.
• Direct experience integrating SOF and Cyber capabilities into campaigns or contingencies.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full J5 planning process, integrating SOF and Cyber options into campaign and CONPLANs.
• Develop CONOPs/COAs and ops orders reflecting space, SOF, and Cyber perspectives.
• Interlocute with USSOCOM/USCYBERCOM/TSOCs on plan development and resource prioritization.
• Coordinate J5 planning across GCCs, allied nations, and interagency partners.
• Produce decision-ready briefings and staff products under tight time constraints.

Skills

Strategic planning

Clearance TS/SCI

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in strategic studies, national security affairs, political science, or related field

Tools

SIPRNet

JWICS

JPP/JOPES/MDMP

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Strategic Planner to support USSPACECOM’s J5 directorate at Peterson SFB, CO. The role requires deep J5 planning expertise and the ability to integrate SOF and Cyber considerations into global campaigns and contingencies.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in strategic planning, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and proven interfaces with USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, and TSOCs to coordinate plan development and priorities.