SPACE NORTH Theater Support Lead

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an SPACENORTH Theater Support Lead for its Space Planning, Readiness, and Operations Department. The position supports SPACENORTH and homeland defense operations by integrating space effects, advising on tactical space operations and space capability employment, and helping define space capability needs for warfighting plans and objectives. The role emphasizes missile warning, space domain awareness for North American approaches, and space-cyber integration. The successful candidate will work across the U.S. Space Force, other military services, government agencies, FFRDCs, UARCs, SETA contractors, and Aerospace teams. Responsibilities include supporting theater and command exercises and wargames, evaluating future capabilities, coordinating technical and analytical work, and leading concept exploration and program definition studies for USSF capabilities and material solutions supporting USNORTHCOM space missions. The position is based onsite at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and may require domestic and some international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or a related field, or applicable related experience.
At least 12 years of progressive, relevant technical or operational experience in space systems, space operations, theater or 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.
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 a related field, or applicable related experience.
Active-duty military experience; U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or U.S. Army air defense or missile defense experience is preferred.
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 on large, complex issues and breaking problems into meaningful steps that can be accomplished with a team.
Knowledge of man-made threats to space systems.

Responsibilities

Integrate space effects in support of SPACENORTH and homeland defense operations.
Provide 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.
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 improve the contribution of current and planned systems to homeland defense operations.
Assist SPACENORTH staff in defining and articulating space capability needs for warfighting plans and objectives.
Identify Aerospace resources and expertise that can address customer problems.
Coordinate technical and analytical efforts across program and project lines, drawing on 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 for rapid prototype solutions.
Foster 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 contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting 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