CIC Commercial Duty Officer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Lompoc, CA

13d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is hiring a Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) Commercial Duty Officer (CDO) on the Sensor Systems Support (S3) contract, supporting the United States Space Force and the Space Domain Awareness stakeholder community. The role provides Advisory and Assistance Services to the CIC within the Combined Space Operations Center and United States Space Forces Space - Combined Joint Force Space Component. The CDO supports the Space Domain Awareness mission and U.S. space superiority by standing watch as part of a 24/7 operations coverage team supporting Commercial Mission Partners during routine and contingency operations in competition and crisis environments. The position is performed onsite at Vandenberg SFB, California, on an operations floor. Telework is not available while working on crew, though the government may allow telework on days when not on crew. The CDO helps ensure the continuous, safe, secure, and effective operation of commercial partners’ satellites, spacecraft, ground stations, and supporting systems. The role requires technical expertise, situational awareness, clear communication, and timely response to unexpected events. As a trusted advisor to the Government and on-shift integrator for U.S. Government support activities, the CDO assesses risks and threats to commercial mission partner assets, monitors activities and system capabilities, responds to routine messages, tracks scheduled maneuvers, and coordinates information about unexpected events. The position may require travel of up to 10% annually, including CONUS and OCONUS locations, as directed by the Government.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to undergo a polygraph.
Associate’s degree or CCAF degree, or relevant U.S. Space Force or other Service technical school completion.
Three years of relevant experience, including two years in a similar role supporting Department of Defense, industry, or intelligence organizations.
Fundamental knowledge of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, collision avoidance procedures, and space environmental factors.
Basic understanding of the design and purpose of the Unified Data Library (UDL).
Working knowledge of Combatant Command (CCMD) operations, plans, and organizational/directorate functions.
Familiarity with satellite communications principles, space domain awareness systems, space-based intelligence collection systems, ground system architecture and operations, and threats to space operations.
Ability to interpret complex data quickly, recognize patterns, and anticipate potential issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills for reporting, briefing, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to adapt to changing operational requirements and prioritize tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
Advanced ability to maintain situational awareness while synthesizing information from multiple sources.
Ability to work independently of direct supervision within established procedures, protocols, and guidance.
Ability to travel up to 10% annually as directed.
Ability to work a rotating operational crew schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field and completion of a secondary relevant technical school.
Six years of relevant experience, including four years in a similar role supporting Department of Defense or intelligence organizations, or at least two years of crew operations.
Current polygraph in addition to active TS/SCI clearance.
Advanced technical certifications or coursework in a space-related field; specialized certifications related to space operations, mission assurance, or anomaly response.
Experience in a Joint operational environment.
Ability to maintain composure and clear judgment under pressure, particularly during mission-critical scenarios.
Understanding of cyber and physical security procedures and the need to protect sensitive or proprietary commercial information and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Analyze anomaly notifications and collaborate to diagnose and resolve issues.
Update logs, status boards, and situational awareness tools.
Document shift activities, major events, and actions taken for post-event analysis and mission review.
Facilitate communication among mission teams, engineering support, external agencies, and higher-level authorities; prepare and distribute timely reports, alerts, and status updates.
Coordinate with cybersecurity specialists and network operations centers as needed.
Manage planned and unplanned operational events, including scheduled maneuvers, payload deployments, launch and recovery phases, and emergency responses.
Brief incoming watch floor personnel to ensure continuity of operations.
Ensure operations comply with applicable national and international regulations, organizational policies, and mission rules of engagement.
Rapidly assess and act during loss-of-signal events, unplanned reentries, or emergencies affecting crewed missions.
Respond to or coordinate commercial input for space weather events, orbital debris tracking, and collision avoidance maneuvers.
Travel when requested by the Government, including for training, exercises, or wargames.
Perform other duties requested by the Government and within the scope of the S3 contract.