Strategic Space & SOF Planner

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Strategic Planner embedded with USSPACECOM J5 at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs. This role requires leading joint planning processes, integrating SOF, Cyber, and space perspectives to inform campaigns and contingency plans.

The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance, 10+ years in strategic planning, and a network to coordinate with USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, and TSOCs. It offers a challenging, mission-focused environment on a contractor basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in strategic studies, national security affairs, political science, or related field.
• 10+ years of operational and strategic planning experience, with J5 billet at a Combatant Command, TSOC, or USCYBERCOM HQ.
• Experience executing JPP, JOPES, and/or MDMP at the strategic level.
• Direct experience integrating SOF and/or Cyber capabilities into campaign or contingency plans.
• Strong communication skills for high-quality briefings and staff products.
• Proficiency with classified systems and tools such as SIPRNet and JWICS.
• 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 operational orders reflecting space, SOF, and Cyber perspectives for senior review.
• Serve as an authoritative interlocutor with USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, TSOCs, and interagency partners.
• Coordinate planning across GCCs and interagency stakeholders to align efforts and resolve conflicts.
• Produce decision-ready products (briefings, staff packages, risk assessments) for senior leadership.
• Integrate STO and SAP capabilities into space domain plans, ensuring deconfliction of sensitive activities.
• Support exercises, wargames, and AARs; design scenarios and MSELs.

Skills

Strategic planning

Joint Planning

SOF planning

Cyber integration

OPSEC

Briefings & staff packs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIPRNet

JWICS

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Strategic Planner embedded with USSPACECOM J5 at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs. This role requires leading joint planning processes, integrating SOF, Cyber, and space perspectives to inform campaigns and contingency plans.

The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance, 10+ years in strategic planning, and a network to coordinate with USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, and TSOCs. It offers a challenging, mission-focused environment on a contractor basis.