Golden Dome of America (GDA) Planner (USSPACECOM)

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huron Township, OH

23d•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking an individual to provide Golden Dome of America (GDA) Planner duties to support USSPACECOM’s role in the Golden Dome for America missile defense system. The position integrates strategic planning, operational analysis, requirements development, and interagency coordination to assess and mitigate national‑level impacts resulting from loss or disruption of critical systems. The planner serves as a senior technical advisor across multiple mission areas within the command.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4+ years working in the Missile Defense / Space Domain Awareness / Missile Warning mission area.
Or 10+ years working in the Missile Defense / Space Domain Awareness / Missile Warning mission area.
Possess an ability to maintain a DOD TS/SCI clearance and higher.
Knowledge of Multiple Missile Defense Weapon Systems (THAAD, Aegis BMD, Aegis Ashore, GMD) and how they are integrated.
Knowledge of ITW/AA systems, processes, conferencing and CJCSI requirements.
Knowledge of a wide range of SDA capable systems; sensors, correlation centers, data lines, forwards users, capabilities, functions, and operational practices of specific systems
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; articulate complex issues; and maintain a good working relationship.

Nice To Haves

Possess previous MD/SDA/MW planning experience at operational/theater level (e.g. Combatant Command, Joint/Combined Task Force, Component)
JPME II qualified
Experience leading operational planning teams (OPTs)

Responsibilities

Formulate, articulate, and refine MD/SDA/MW requirements supporting USSPACECOM’s GDA responsibilities.
Coordinate with Joint Staff, OSD, Service components, and System Program Offices to align operational and technical objectives.
Integrate MD/SDA/MW capabilities into long range strategic plans, operational concepts, and command guidance.
Maintain expert knowledge of missile defense, space domain awareness, missile warning, sensors, interceptors, and C2 systems.
Provide oversight of MD/SDA/MW systems from sensors to correlation centers to forward users, including C2 architectures.
Respond to senior leader RFIs involving multi mission sensors, anomalies, and C2 issues.
Recommend employment concepts, tactics, and capability integration strategies for MD/SDA/MW operations.
Review Presidential, SecDef, and CJCS guidance for incorporation into USSPACECOM strategic policy.
Support development, testing, and implementation of C2 structures; interface with Joint Staff, OSD, and SPOs.
Conduct technical assessments, data analytics, validation, modeling & simulation, and system effectiveness analysis.
Evaluate MD/SDA/MW network architectures and recommend improvements.
Support long range technology planning aligned with GDA mission needs.