Operations Planner - Task Lead​/Senior

Advancing Tradecraft. Advancing the Mission.

Join our team at Dark Star Intelligence, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that leverages decades of real-world experience to provide cutting-edge, intelligence-driven solutions for the Defense and Intelligence Community. Guided by our Core Four values, we are committed to enhancing national security and mission success:

• Humility: We prioritize the mission and team success over personal recognition, always striving to perform to the best of our ability for a greater purpose.
• Passion: Our team approaches every challenge with relentless enthusiasm and curiosity, constantly innovating and expanding our tradecraft to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Agility: We adapt swiftly to dynamic mission requirements, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and proactive judgment to anticipate and respond to evolving needs.
• Ownership: We take full responsibility for our work, stepping up to solve problems and holding ourselves accountable for delivering results with integrity and excellence.

OPERATIONS PLANNER - Task Lead / Senior

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO | Type:
Full-Time | Clearance: TS/SCI – SAP Eligible

Note:

This position is part of an active proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award.

Dark Star Intelligence is seeking a Senior Operations Planner to serve as Task Lead supporting HQ SpOC/S35D’s Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and space control missions. In this role, you will lead operational planning, manage deliverables, and provide senior‑level expertise to ensure the successful execution of SDA and SEW operational requirements. The Task Lead will serve as the primary liaison with mission partners, capability teams, and government leadership to integrate advanced space capabilities into operational readiness and sustainment.

• Provide comprehensive staff support including task response, document review and development, training plan validation, and SAP policy integration.
• Serve as SEWS II Task Lead; coordinate with the COR, oversee contractor execution, and ensure compliance with non‑personal services limitations.
• Represent HQ SpOC/S35D in SDA‑related meetings; brief leadership, capture action items, and coordinate stakeholder communications.
• Develop and manage staffing packages, tasker responses, and documentation reviews to support internal and external coordination.
• Lead and support CFP‑FP and ICT activities, including system tracking, briefings, and meeting facilitation.
• Provide SDA capability updates, readiness inputs, and support planning and transition activities, including OPTs and system reviews.
• Guide SDA program resourcing through POM/UFR development, fiscal tracking, and coordination with S8 and program offices.
• Oversee planning and sustainment of advanced SEW capabilities; support SEW fielding, training, and international integration efforts, including basing and partnership development.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance; SAP eligibility.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in operations planning within military, space, or intelligence community environments.
• At least five (5) years of experience in a leadership role supporting large, joint, or interagency operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required or an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• PMP or equivalent program/project management certification.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) or other advanced operational planning training.
• Experience with SDA and SEW capability integration, sustainment planning, and international partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead task teams, coordinate with senior stakeholders, and oversee contract execution.

As this position is part of an active proposal effort, final compensation will be established based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and contract award. For additional information, please contact

Core Benefits for employees:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income Protection: Life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan…