Space Operations Analyst

Serves as Space Operations Subject Matter Expertise (SME) supporting the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Joint Exercise Program. The position is in direct support of Joint Staff (JS) J7 Deputy Director Joint Training (DDJT) Joint Exercise Division (JExD).

Location:

Suffolk, VA

• Participate, coordinate and plan during the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) Space design scenarios and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects for Space Operations exercises.
• Develop and review techniques and procedures relating to space operations functions and responsibilities including lethal and non-lethal operation Joint Command and Control.
• Recommend authority and policy changes to the Unified Command Plan (UCP), Guidance for Employment of the Force, Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan, and other strategic documents.
• Provide Space expertise and support Global Integrated Exercises (GIEs).
• Plan, integrate, and coordinate global operations in support of space operations, advocating space capabilities and developing space operations contingency plans and operations.
• Produce an annual comprehensive Space Training and Education (T&E) cost estimate, compiling training and education dollars allocated and expended. Provide expertise input on Quick Reaction Tests (QRT) specific to Space operations.
• Observe and analyze Space operations and provide input to doctrine writer to ensure accuracy and-world application.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. passport;
  Must possess a Secret clearance and meet eligibility requirements to be granted Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years experience as a commissioned officer or DoD civilian equivalent including 5 years' experience in planning and conducting military training.
• Must be knowledgeable of Space Operations and the role that plays in Joint Operations.
• Must be able to travel unassisted to CONUS and overseas locations to perform job duties.
• Experience in Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Universal Joint Task List (UJTL), and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) processes desired.
• Skilled in all aspects of communications for briefings, presentations, and classroom instructions.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office presentation, word processing, spreadsheet, and collaboration applications.
• Bachelor's degree desired (service experience may substitute).
• Graduate of an intermediate Service School desired.