Operations Planner, Craftsman (Orbital Warfare)

USfalcon•Colorado Springs, CO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the US Space Force mission as an Operations Planner, Craftsman (Orbital Warfare) at Schriever SFB, CO. In this critical role, you will design, develop, and execute orbital warfare training within the framework of USSF-led exercises, ensuring realistic and effective preparation in contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments. Your work will directly impact mission readiness and capabilities in orbital warfare operations.

Requirements

5-10 years of space operations experience.
1-3 years of orbital warfare experience or relative orbital analysis experience within dynamic orbital environments
In-depth experience in planning changes to orbital parameters to meet/maintain on-orbit scheme of maneuver mission objectives
Strong knowledge of orbital warfare missions, capabilities, limitations, and command and control (C2) constructs.
Top Secret/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in System Toolkit (STK) or similar orbital analysis software.
Previous experience with Delta 9 or related orbital warfare missions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary interface between the USSF Exercise team and Delta 9, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration for OW training integration.
Work closely with USSF exercise planners to develop and synchronize OW scenario timing, effects, and player actions, including rendezvous proximity operations (RPO).
Coordinate manning and support requirements with the USSF exercise team, Delta 9, and associated units.
Gather information, establish liaisons, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure OW training requirements are integrated into USSF exercises, Flashpoint events, and mission-focused activities.
Identify gaps and shortfalls in modeling and simulation (M&S) tools to ensure realistic and effective training environments.
Participate as part of the White Cell and Exercise Control Group, ensuring smooth execution of USSF service-level exercises and related events.
Support hot wash debriefs and contribute to after-action report development to capture lessons learned and improve future exercises.
Prepare event-related documents, including trip reports, exercise planning/execution products, after-action reports, and meeting minutes, within established contractual time frames.
Assist with USSF exercise planning conferences, coordination meetings, and training events as needed.
Carry out other tasks as directed by contract leadership to ensure 392 CTS mission success.