Strategic Space Operations Planner | JPP & CONOPs

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced Special Operations Planner to serve as an embedded contractor supporting USSPACECOM headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate brings deep operational planning expertise – including STO, SAP, and space-domain integration – and can produce decision-ready products for senior leadership under dynamic, time-sensitive conditions.

Responsibilities include leading JPP/COA development, coordinating with directorates and partners, and integrating space

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of operational planning in SO/joint/Combatant Command HQs.
• Experience with JPP/JOPES/MDMP; STO/SAP integration a plus.
• Proficiency with classified systems including SIPRNet/JWICS.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support JPP and COA development for plans and operations.
• Integrate STO/SAP capabilities into USSPACECOM plans and CONPLANS.
• Coordinate planning across Directorates, interagency, allied partners.
• Develop decision-ready briefings, staff packages, and overlays.
• Support real-world operations, wargames, and AARs.
• Incorporate space control capabilities and ensure deconfliction.
• Maintain OPSEC and comply with security classifications.
• Identify planning gaps and propose mitigations.
• Operate in classified environments (SIPRNet/JWICS).

Skills

Operational planning

Joint Planning Process (JPP)

MDMP knowledge

Clearance TS/SCI

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SIPRNet

JWICS

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced Special Operations Planner to serve as an embedded contractor supporting USSPACECOM headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate brings deep operational planning expertise – including STO, SAP, and space-domain integration – and can produce decision-ready products for senior leadership under dynamic, time-sensitive conditions.

Responsibilities include leading JPP/COA development, coordinating with directorates and partners, and integrating space