Warfighter Integration Lead

QinetiQ US•Arlington, VA

18d

About The Position

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter. We are seeking a Warfighter Integration Lead to bridge space capability concept development and operational warfighter requirements under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience translating combatant command needs into acquisition-ready specifications and CONOPS, and has a deep understanding of how space capabilities support joint warfighting operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems engineering, operations research, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in space operations, joint requirements development, or space acquisition support
Demonstrated experience translating operational requirements into acquisition-ready documentation
Deep understanding of joint warfighting concepts, CCMD operational needs, and space mission areas (ISR, SATCOM, PNT, missile warning, space domain awareness)
Familiarity with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and DoD requirements processes
Strong facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills; proven ability to lead cross-functional working groups and brief senior leadership
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities; excellent organizational skills
TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Military service with direct experience in space operations, joint staff assignments, or combatant command headquarters
Prior SETA experience supporting a Space Force, SDA, or Air Force space program office
Familiarity with Space Force capability development frameworks and acquisition pathways

Responsibilities

Lead engagement with combatant commands, service components, and joint warfighter communities to capture, analyze, and prioritize operational needs for space capabilities
Translate warfighter requirements and Operational Needs Statements (ONS) into technically sound, acquisition-ready specifications and concept-of-operations (CONOPS) documents
Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Analysis of Alternatives, Capability Development Documents (CDDs), and DOTMLPF analyses
Facilitate warfighter working groups, requirements reviews, and capability assessment forums; develop associated briefings and summary products
Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities
Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio; assist integrated product teams and working groups
Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program conferences
Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations for reducing risk; support risk identification and detailed mitigation planning
Monitor evolving joint doctrine and operational concepts; assess implications for SAF/SQ acquisition programs and advise government leadership

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