Responsibilities
Work closely with Strategic Plans Division and Mission Protection to ensure approved task orders are implemented as intended across customer enterprise
Maintain enterprise wide-situational awareness and operational picture continuity
Measure effectiveness & performance criteria development; assess risk and predict performance and coordinate with IC and DoD stakeholders
Coordinate training and exercise events for national operations centers and MGSs
Synchronize planning efforts; ensure Course of Action (COA) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedure (TTPs) meet mission protection needs through training, exercises and test checkout
Assess Collection Management prioritization and mission impact drive improved efficiencies
Liaise with operations centers and enterprise-wide leadership; lead briefings, facilitate tours
Document Weekly Activity Reports (WARs) tracking significant enterprise statuses and progressions
Facilitate testing & integration efforts as new technologies link with all space protection missions
Support strategic planning and anticipate future threats and operational requirements
Frequently travel to partnered operations centers (CONUS, multiple sites within program) and ground segments
Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Springfield, VA
This position is contingent upon award of contract**
Qualifications
REQUIRED
Minimum of 16 years w/o a degree or 14 years with AS/AA or 12 years oelevant experience with bachelor’s degree (BS); 10 years of relevant experience with MS degree or, 8 years of relevant experience with a PHD in related field
Experience working in high-tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levels
Understanding and prior applied knowledge of orbital mechanics and space surveillance systems
Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Poly
PREFERRED
Experience working in high-tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levels 6+ years’ experience with STK or other astrodynamics systems (i.e. ASW, ATLAS, SPADOC and/or available I&W tools)
Experience working within Intelligence Community supporting space domain missions
Experience supervising personnel and/or leading relevant ops teams
Experience in Planning, (i.e. Joint Operational Planning & Execution System (JOPES), CCMD/Joint Staff planning process, Joint Special Technical Operations or managing team execution of Joint DoD and IC plans and task orders
Worklocation: Vandenberg SFC, CA
Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. 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.
