SPACE NORTH Theater Support Lead
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a SPACENORTH Theater Support Lead for its Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations (SPRO) Department within the Enterprise Effects Division. The role provides operationally focused space solutions for warfighters and end users supporting Department of War, Intelligence Community, and civil customers. The position is based full-time onsite at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The lead will integrate space effects in support of SPACENORTH and homeland defense operations, advise staff on tactical space operations and capability employment, and contribute to theater and command exercises and wargames. The role connects operational requirements with Aerospace technical capabilities, coordinates technical and analytical work across programs, and leads concept exploration and program-definition studies for USSF capabilities and material solutions supporting USNORTHCOM space missions. The position also evaluates future space capabilities, advocates for USNORTHCOM requirements, and builds relationships across military, government, and technical organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or related experience applicable to the position.
- At least 12 years of progressive, relevant technical or operational experience in space systems, space operations, theater/joint military operations, systems integration, or a combination of these areas.
- Functional awareness or working technical knowledge of USSF warfighting capabilities and operations.
- Experience with space system operations and/or command and control in a joint warfighting environment.
- Understanding of theater space interaction within JADC2, CSpOC, and NSDC, including how those organizations coordinate during competition, crisis, and conflict.
- Background in at least one of these mission areas: missile warning/OPIR, space domain awareness, or space-cyber integration.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with Department of War acronyms and jargon.
- Proven ability to network, build, and work within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Current SSBI and possession of, or immediate eligibility for, a U.S. Government-issued Top Secret/SCI clearance and access.
- Ability to travel domestically and, as required, internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or related experience applicable to the position.
- Active-duty military experience; U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or U.S. Army air defense/missile defense experience is preferable.
- Experience with or understanding of NORTHCOM component organizations, the homeland defense mission, and related capabilities.
- Experience in or with Joint Staff and/or U.S. Combatant Commander strategic and operational planning processes.
- Deep technical experience with missile warning/OPIR, space domain awareness, or space-cyber integration.
- Experience and understanding of the USSF approach to warfighting.
- Current applicable SAP/SAR accesses.
- Experience working large, complex issues and breaking problems into meaningful steps to accomplish with a team.
- Knowledge of man-made threats to space systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-depth technical knowledge to integrate space effects in support of SPACENORTH and homeland defense operations.
- Provide domain expertise on integrated, multi-domain, system-of-systems capabilities in the USSF portfolio, especially missile warning, space domain awareness for North American approaches, and space-cyber integration supporting homeland defense.
- Identify, develop, and recommend improvements to USSF component operational processes.
- Advise SPACENORTH staff on tactical space operations and space capability employment.
- Support planning and execution of space play in theater, command, and component exercises and wargames.
- Network and collaborate across USSF, other services, government agencies, FFRDCs, UARCs, and SETA contractors.
- Evaluate future space system capabilities and end-state requirements to enhance current and planned systems’ contributions to homeland defense operations.
- Assist SPACENORTH staff in defining and articulating space capability needs for warfighting plans and objectives.
- Identify Aerospace resources and expertise applicable to customer problems.
- Coordinate technical and analytical efforts across program and project lines, using expertise from Aerospace’s Engineering and Technology Group.
- Lead Aerospace concept exploration and program-definition studies for USSF capabilities and material solutions supporting USNORTHCOM space missions.
- Advocate for USNORTHCOM space requirements to accelerate technology and concepts that facilitate rapid prototype solutions.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members, leadership, customers, support contractors, and other stakeholders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs
- Education assistance programs
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
