Operations Support Officer / Site Lead

DarkStar Intelligence LLC • Colorado Springs, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Operations Support Officer / Site Lead supports MD 3/S3 by leading cross-functional and theater-level integration, coordinating operational reporting, trend analysis, and capability improvements from deployments and exercises. As the primary site lead, this role oversees operational planning teams and facilitates collaboration with DoD entities, U.S. Allies, government agencies, and higher headquarters.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance; SAP eligibility
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in military operations support, planning, and coordination within defense or space-related operational environments is required. Candidates must demonstrate proven expertise in leading operational planning teams and effectively coordinating with joint, interagency, and multinational partners to achieve mission objectives and enhance operational integration.
• CERTIFICATION: Professional Military Education (PME) or equivalent operational planning certification preferred.
• All applicants must be U.S. citizens and must maintain eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive staff support including task response, document review and development, training plan validation, and SAP policy integration.
• Support, participate in, and/or lead MD 3-led and supported Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) for mission programs.
• Process, distribute, and execute Higher Headquarters (HHQ) taskings at classification levels up to TS/SCI and SAP.
• Review and coordinate HHQ mission-related documents for SEW missions and operational units; collect and consolidate weekly SITREPs, and track and report EWCD OPSCAP/SYSCAP changes.
• Collect essential mission data (e.g., key events, tasking changes, maintenance, training, OPSCAP/SYSCAP) for trend analysis and provide recommendations based on updates.
• Maintain communication with MD 3 deployed teams and leadership; report on deployment statuses, site updates, orders, and SITREPs.
• Liaise with USSPACECOM, C/JFSCC, SpOC, and CCMDs to support coordination and integration of SEW capabilities.
• Review, edit, and coordinate tasking, execution, deployment, warning orders, and special instructions with applicable organizations.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income Protection: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and legal services
• Paid Leave: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and one floating holiday
• Legal & Identity Protection: LegalShield and IDShield
• Additional Insurance: Whole life, accident, and critical care coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees