Operational C2 Specialist – Space Control

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•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) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The new hire w ill 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 (Do W ), 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 C2 Specialist – Space Control on th e Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department team at The Aerospace Corporation!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a relevant discipline .
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 space control, command and control, operational planning, or battle management.
Familiarity with acquisition strategies and/or processes.
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 relevant career experience.
Demonstrated blend of operational, technical, and leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree from a rec ognized institution in a relative discipline .
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); missile warning missile tracking (MW/MT) ; space domain awareness (SDA); intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); command and control (C2); satellite communications (SATCOM) or space data transport; or, position, navigation, and timing (PNT).
Experience on an acquisition program.
Experience in operational and tactical level processes.
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and/or SAP/SAR access.

Responsibilities

Leveraging your operational and/or warfighting experience to provide planning and course of action (COA) development expertise in accordance with Joint Warfighting Concept, Adaptive Planning, and Joint Targeting processes .
Supporting customers across strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
Identifying limitations/issues with current architectures, systems, and integration processes .
Building roadmaps for short-term and long-term operations and processes to feed into future acquisition strategies .
Advising customers on operationally focused technical and analytical approaches, systems engineering, and development of systems and capabilities.
Design ing and advocat ing for optimized space control (e.g., orbital warfare and electronic warfare) and command and control ( C2 ) constructs and data processes for US Space Command and US Space Force capabilities .
Serving as a space control, space operations, and/or C2 subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary teams.
Work ing across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues to closure .
Solving the customers’ hardest problems in the development, fielding, planning, integration, and operational employment of new space capabilities .
Work ing closely and effectively with internal and external partners in integrated product teams that include government, industry, FFRDC members , and collaboration across Aerospace.
Communicat ing 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