S5 Strategy and Campaign Planner

Title: S5 Strategy and Campaign Planner

Company: K

Location: On-site at Vandenberg SFB, CA

K  is hiring highly skilled and motivated candidates to provide support and expertise for the U.S. Space Forces – Space (S4S) – Strategy and Plans Division (S53) as a Strategy & Campaign Plans Subject Matter Expert. In this role, you will provide support and expertise in the application of operational art and design into planning efforts.

• Support the S53 to create, execute, and administratively maintain OPTs in support of plans development and assessment both through in‑person OPT participation or remotely (telephonic, Teams, etc).
• Develop and maintain support plans in conjunction with the joint planning process.
• Conduct research and perform analysis of new CCMD/Joint and Service Component plans and make recommendations for use in developing and updating S5 support plans.
• Provide recommendations for the best course of action for plan development at all levels. Assist in the refinement of plans at all levels for the command.
• Conduct analysis, as directed, to improve/eliminate/add areas for planning.
• Recommend changes and updates based upon organizational changes and the evolution of the future environment.
• Develop mission analysis products, develop COA and COA analysis, assist with wargaming products (e.g., Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint briefings, written analytical products), and the drafting, coordination and approval of contingency plans.
• Analyze, develop, and integrate adversary‑specific details in plans and targeting processes to include the development and maintenance of CAL.
• Represent the S5 and/or S53 in HHQ, Command, and multi‑Directorate events and complete limited admin duties including internal/external document preparation and review and management of tasking using TMT on NIPRNet and SIPRNet.
• Travel to and participate in planning conferences and other events at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Develop and maintain support plans, mission analysis products, COA analysis, and wargame products.

• An active TS clearance with eligibility for SCI, SAP, and ACCM is mandatory (U.S. citizen requirement).
• Demonstrated experience in initiating and/or developing Government specified content for USSPACECOM J5.
• Experience in providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations for mission and program challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to brief and interact with senior (GO/FLAG) level officers and senior civilians.
• Ability to perform all task functions quickly and accurately without supervision or assistance.

• Location:
  
  On‑site at Vandenberg SFB, CA
• Travel Requirements:
  Up to 25%
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 (California only)

• 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, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.