Operational Battle Management Command and Control (C2) Planner

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) is at the forefront of integrating Aerospace’s strategic capabilities with the broader national space enterprise. By leveraging a broad range of engineering disciplines, EED supports a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges—from the initial stages of concept and architecture design to performance assessments and the application of space and space-enabled technologies. The new hire will join the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations (SPRO) Department team to provide operationally focused space solutions for warfighter and end users in support of our Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and civil customers. We serve as the EED and ETG entry point for wargaming and exercises, space operations planning, and operationally-relevant support to connect corporate technical capabilities and operational requirements, integrate capabilities across the space enterprise, and educate the workforce on space operations and warfighting. Do you want to have a positive impact on the present and future space enterprise? Join us as an Operational Battle Management C2 Planner on the Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation! Work Model 100% Onsite: This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, CO, which requires 100% onsite work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or related experience applicable to the position.
8 or more years of increasing responsibility and related career experience to include background as a space operator and/or planner.
Experience in space-relevant command and control, operational planning, or battle management.
Experience with operating or developing BMC2 systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience working with government customers like US Space Command, US Space Force, and/or the NRO.
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. if required.
Active Top Secret security clearance; eligible for SCI and SAP/SAR.
12 or more years of experience of relevant career experience.
Demonstrated blend of operational, technical, and leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or related experience applicable to the position.
Weapons School graduate.
Joint Planning experience with a Combatant Command J3/5 or Joint Staff J3/5.
Experience in an additional domain besides space (e.g., ground, maritime, air).
Experience with different space operations mission areas/functions such as electronic warfare (EW); orbital warfare (OW); space domain awareness (SDA); intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); command and control (C2); satellite communications (SATCOM) or space data transport; position, navigation, and timing (PNT); and, missile warning missile tracking (MW/MT).
Experience with digital engineering and/or agile approaches to analysis and development activities.
Experience with Ops Research Systems Analysis (ORSA).
Experience in operational and tactical level processes.
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and/or SAP/SAR access.

Responsibilities

Providing C2 planning and course of action (COA) development expertise in accordance with current Joint Warfighting Concept, Adaptive Planning, and Joint Targeting processes.
Advising customers on operationally focused technical and analytical approaches, systems engineering, and development of systems and capabilities.
Reviewing requirements, models, and algorithms to develop integration architectures and recommend technical and operational needs for Ops Centers’ processes.
Designing and advocating for optimized C2 constructs and data processes for US Space Command and US Space Force capabilities.
Supporting rapid prototyping strategies aligned to the CSO priorities by providing technical, operational, and risk assessments.
Working across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues to closure.
Serving as a C2 and/or space operations subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary teams.
Serving as a key technical contributor on space prototype/system readiness review teams and provide impartial technical assessments to decision authorities.
Solving the customers’ hardest problems in the development, fielding, planning, integration, and operational employment of new space capabilities.
Working closely and effectively with internal and external partners in integrated product teams that include government, industry, FFRDC members, and collaboration across Aerospace.
Communicating effectively with customers and management through timely reporting of technical issues, analysis reports, and recommendations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect