Operational Space Weapon Systems SME

Jul 17, 2026

$125,000 - $140,000/year

Title:

Operational Space Weapon Systems SME

K  is seeking an Operational Space Weapon Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide on-site support to Headquarters Combat Forces Command (HQ CFC).

This position focuses on operational space weapon systems and capabilities across the lifecycle—supporting decision‑making related to operational employment, modernization, sustainment, fielding, test, acquisition, architecture, and requirements.

In this role, you will deliver decision‑quality technical and operational analysis to a headquarters‑level staff responsible for operational space weapon systems and mission capabilities. You will integrate inputs across stakeholders, produce concise recommendations for senior leaders, and respond rapidly to high‑tempo taskings with clear written products and briefings

• Provide technical and operational advice to a headquarters staff on space weapon systems, mission capabilities, and enabling architectures.
• Develop and document recommendations, courses of action (COAs), and staff packages related to capability fielding, sustainment, modernization, and operational transition.
• Perform operational, sustainment, requirements, and systems analysis (as applicable) to assess mission impacts, performance limitations, and risk—then translate results into actionable senior‑leader recommendations.
• Conduct system and technical analyses supporting the development, verification, validation, and acceptance of weapon system requirements and readiness criteria.
• Enable operational organizations (e.g., mission units, Deltas, or equivalent) to accomplish assigned missions by facilitating HQ CFC support.
• Facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagements; prepare briefings, minutes, action trackers, and decision‑support products for boards, working groups, and senior leader engagements.
• Provide rapid, high‑quality responses to taskings and produce clear, professional written products in a high‑tempo, collaborative environment.
• Support limited travel to customer events and coordination activities as required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Demonstrated experience supporting operational space weapon systems (or closely related mission capabilities) in one or more of the following areas: operations, requirements, acquisition, test, sustainment, readiness, engineering, or mission integration.
• Ability to translate complex technical/operational information into actionable recommendations for senior government leadership.
• Ability to multi‑task and produce high‑quality products in a high‑tempo environment; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be willing and able to work daily within a SCIF.
• Prior experience supporting a headquarters‑level space organization, such as HQ CFC, a Service Headquarters, Combatant Command staff, Field/Major Command, or equivalent high‑level organization.
• Experience developing or staffing decision products that inform capability oversight, resourcing, and/or readiness reporting at the headquarters level.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and requirements processes applicable to weapon systems.
• Familiarity with DoD resourcing processes, including Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, physics, operations research, or closely related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Location: Peterson SFB, CO
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

40hrs

$125,000 - $140,000

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus,…