Space Operations Exercise Planner

Description

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available.

• Design, develop, and revise space operations capstone level exercises in support of 9 mission areas:
  Orbital Warfare, Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), Missile Warning/Missile Defense, C2-CSpOC, C2-NSDC, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
• Create operationally realistic scenario injects, Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs), and exercise control documentation
• Develop performance measurement tools including scenario-based assessments, grading rubrics, and standards checklists tied to course learning objectives
• Integrate current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and lessons learned from operational space units to ensure exercise fidelity and relevance
• Design exercises compatible with virtual, constructive, and live training environments as applicable
• Troubleshoot real-time exercise issues and adapt scenario injects as needed to achieve training objectives

• Incorporate lessons learned from operational space units, exercise programs and allied/partner training events.
• Maintain all exercise documentation in the curriculum management system in accordance with training standards.

• Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Space Operations as military member or civilian
• Deep understanding of space domain operations
  , including satellite communications, space surveillance, and space-based sensors
• Knowledge of Space Doctrine Publication (SDP) 5-0 and Joint Planning Process (JPP) integration for space missions
• Ability to integrate space capabilities into the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and Exercise Life Cycle
• Demonstrated experience with simulation control injects and TTPs to replicate realistic space environments
• Knowledge of exercise design and control methodologies including MSEL development, White Cell operations, and after-action review processes
• Knowledge of data analysis and requirements development for space-based training scenarios
• Demonstrated ability to conduct problem-solving and adaptability to dynamic space operational environments
• Knowledge of Incident response planning for space domain contingencies
• Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.
• Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards.
• Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to design space operations in games focused contested environments
• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to design accurate, but playable, games focused on space systems
• Operational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forces

• Bachelors degree in STEM, Space, Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Global Security, or National Security Studies

Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required