The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with experience in space operations, military planning, intelligence, or related mission areas who is eager to grow their expertise while contributing to high-impact national security missions.
Responsibilities
Support the development and refinement of operational plans, reports, orders, and planning products using Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX), Joint Planning Process (JPP), and Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES) methodologies.
Assist in the development and maintenance of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), courses of action (COAs), and operational planning products.
Evaluate existing plans, procedures, and mission processes and provide recommendations for improvement.
Capture, document, and analyze lessons learned from exercises, training events, and operational activities.
Support the integration of emerging Indications and Warning (I&W) systems, collection capabilities, and mission tools into planning processes.
Monitor and report on terrestrial and space-based activities, operational trends, and mission-relevant threats.
Assist with collection management activities and planning efforts that support mission objectives.
Coordinate logistics and administrative activities for planning meetings, operational workshops, and training events.
Identify potential operational, procedural, or intelligence gaps and communicate findings to team leads and leadership.
Collaborate with government, military, intelligence, and interagency partners to support mission planning and execution.
Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Springfield, Virginia.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum of 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA or 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA
Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Polygraph.
Experience supporting operational planning, mission execution, intelligence operations, or related national security activities.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and support multiple priorities.
Preferred
Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) planning activities, exercises, or operational missions.
Familiarity with Joint Planning Process (JPP), Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX), Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), or related planning methodologies.
Experience supporting exercises, training events, or operational planning efforts.
Prior military service or experience supporting defense or intelligence organizations.
Working knowledge of space operations, space domain awareness, collection management, or national security mission areas.
Familiarity with foreign and domestic space and ground-based threat capabilities.
Basic understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety concepts, space surveillance operations, or Indications and Warning (I&W) systems.
Worklocation
Fort Belvoir
Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
- EEO
- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
