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Special Operations Planner Team Lead – Peterson SFB

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Operational Planning, Team Leadership, Joint Planning Process, Special Technical Operations, Special Access Programs

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Special Operations Planner - Vandenberg SFB

Vandenberg AFB, California, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Joint Planning Process, Special Technical Operations, Special Access Programs, Operational Planning, CONOPs Development

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Special Operations Planner - J8

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Defense Resource Management, Force Structure Analysis, PPBE Process, Capability Gap Analysis, Investment Analysis

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Special Operations Planner - J2

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Intelligence Analysis, Collection Management, OSINT, Space Domain Awareness, Counter-intelligence Planning

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Special Operations Planner Team Lead - Vandenberg SFB

Vandenberg AFB, California, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Operational Planning, Team Leadership, Joint Planning Process, Special Technical Operations, Special Access Programs

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Special Operations Planner - Peterson SFB

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Operational Planning, Joint Planning Process, Special Technical Operations, Special Access Programs, Space Domain Integration

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Special Operations Planner - J4

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Logistics Planning, Joint Planning Process, Sustainment Planning, Supply Chain Management, Space Domain Operations

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SETA Mission Support Member

Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site

$150k–$200k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Mission Planning, Technical Analysis, Systems Engineering, Flight Operations, Ground Site Operations

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Special Operations Planner - J3

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Operations Planning, SOF Operations, Cyber Operations, Multi-Domain Operations, CONOP Development

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Special Operations Planner - J7

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: :, Joint Force Development, Doctrine Development, Lessons Learned Integration, Exercise Design

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SETA Space Support Lead

Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site

$150k–$200k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Space Mission Integration, Flight Operations, IC Space Architecture, Electro-optical Systems, Infrared Systems

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Special Operations Planner - J5

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Joint Planning Process, Strategic Planning, SOF Integration, Cyber Integration, CONOPs Development

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Program Manager - OUSW (Policy)

Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site

$120k–$150k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Program Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Contract Management, Requirement Gathering

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Lead System Integrator/Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Department of War

Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site

$150k–$200k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, AFSIM, Cameo, Mission Engineering

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Operations Analyst - Mid

Tampa, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Identity Management, Threat Analysis, Risk Assessment, Operational Overwatch, Open Source Intelligence

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Lead Test Director/Systems Engineer - Department of War

Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site

$150k–$200k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Test Direction, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Rapid Prototyping, Acquisition Management

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Sr. Director, Profit & Loss (P&L)

McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site

$225k–$275k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: P&L Management, Strategic Growth Planning, Government Contracting, Capture Strategy, Business Development

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Associate Supplier Quality Engineer

Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$60k–$80k/yr

Entry level

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Supplier Quality Engineering, Material Review Board (MRB), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), AS9102 First Article Inspections, Supplier Audits

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Identity Signature Management Technician

Hanover, Maryland, United States · On-site

$135k–$145k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Identity Signature Management, Project Planning, Risk Mitigation, Program Governance, TS/SCI Clearance

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Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Systems Engineering SME

Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$150k–$200k/yr

Senior+

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much…

Skills: Systems Engineering, UGV Platform Integration, Robotics, Requirements Management, Interface Control Documents

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Special Operations Planner Team Lead – Peterson SFB

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States • On-site

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  • $130k–$180k/yr
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  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
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Responsibilities

Lead a team of Special Operations Planners to support USSPACECOM's sensitive operational requirements and deliver high-quality planning products. Direct the integration of Special Technical Operations and Special Access Program capabilities into operational and strategic plans.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree, 15+ years of operational planning experience, and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a cleared environment. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Full job description

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in supporting the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), one of the nation’s eleven unified combatant commands responsible for space operations critical to joint warfighting. We are seeking an experienced Special Operations Planner Team Lead to serve as the senior contractor lead embedded within USSPACECOM headquarters at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you will direct a team of planners supporting USSPACECOM’s most sensitive operational planning requirements, serve as the primary contractor interface with government leadership, and own the quality and delivery of all planning products. The ideal candidate combines deep operational and STO/SAP planning expertise with demonstrated team leadership in a high-visibility, fast-paced combatant command environment.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Program Management

  • Serve as the senior contractor point of contact for all planning support activities, interfacing directly with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and government leadership on performance, staffing, and priorities
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Special Operations Planners – assigning work, monitoring quality, balancing workload, and ensuring all contract deliverables are met on time and within scope
  • Conduct performance evaluations, support professional development, and maintain high team morale and retention in a demanding operational environment
  • Identify and escalate staffing gaps, resource constraints, and performance issues; coordinate with QinetiQ program management on hiring and personnel actions

Operational Planning

  • Direct and personally contribute to the development of operational and strategic planning products across the Joint Planning Process (JPP), including CONOPs, COAs, contingency plans, campaign plans, and operational orders
  • Lead integration of Special Technical Operations (STO) and Special Access Program (SAP) capabilities into USSPACECOM operational plans and CONPLANS
  • Serve as the senior planning authority for coordination across USSPACECOM Directorates, interagency partners, allied and partner nations, and other Combatant Commands
  • Oversee development and delivery of decision-ready products – briefings, staff packages, operational overlays, risk assessments, and planning summaries – for senior and flag-level leadership
  • Lead planning support for real-world operations, exercises, and wargames including scenario design, MSEL development, After Action Reviews (AARs), and observer/trainer support

Space Domain & Sensitive Operations Integration

  • Guide the team’s integration of space control capabilities – including Electromagnetic Support (ES) and Electromagnetic Attack (EA) – into operational plans and ensure deconfliction of sensitive activities
  • Maintain rigorous OPSEC standards and classification management (TS/SCI, SAP, ACCM) across all team products and activities
  • Proactively identify planning gaps, risks, and constraints across the portfolio; propose and implement mitigations; keep leadership informed as the operational environment evolves

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (strategic studies, political science, aerospace/systems engineering, operations research, or related field)
  • 15+ years of operational planning experience in a special operations, joint, or Combatant Command headquarters environment
  • 3+ years of demonstrated supervisory or team lead experience managing planners or analysts in a DoW or cleared contractor environment
  • Proven experience leading planning teams through the full Joint Planning Process (JPP), including delivery of completed CONOPs, COAs, and operational orders to senior leadership
  • Direct experience planning or integrating Special Technical Operations (STO) or Special Access Programs (SAP) into operational plans at the combatant command level
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly with government customers, and hold a team accountable to quality standards under tight deadlines
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with a track record of producing and presenting high-quality products to flag/general/senior executive service (SES)-level audiences
  • Proficiency with classified systems and environments including SIPRNet and JWICS
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in strategic studies, national security affairs, space policy, or a related field
  • Prior direct experience supporting USSPACECOM, another Geographic Combatant Command (GCC), the Joint Staff, or SOCOM at the O-6/GS-15 equivalent level or above
  • Familiarity with space operations doctrine including JP 3-14 (Space Operations) and JP 5-0 (Joint Planning)
  • Completion of a formal STO Planner course (e.g., USASTOPC) and/or Planning and Decision Aid System (PDAS) training
  • Prior military service at the O-5/O-6 level or higher, with experience as a Space Operations Officer (FA40), space operations planner, or senior joint staff officer
  • Experience managing contract performance, including COR/COTR relationships, deliverable tracking, and contract reporting
  • Background in wargame design, modeling and simulation (M&S) tools, or large-scale exercise planning

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

 

Company EEO Statement

 

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Related keywords

USSPACECOMJoint Planning ProcessCONOPsCOAsSTOSAPTS/SCISIPRNetJWICSJP 3-14JP 5-0Electromagnetic SupportElectromagnetic AttackUSASTOPCPDASSpace Operations

About QinetiQ US

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Mission-led innovation in Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Mission Operations, ISR, Cyber and Information Advantage.

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1956
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
28,659

For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets. Our mission-led approach to innovation ensures we get the best capabilities rapidly into the hands of our customers. Our capabilities include Mission Operations, ISR, Cyber, Information Advantage and Robotics & Autonomous Systems. Together, these play a growing role supporting missions by protecting the lives of our war fighters and protecting complex systems and critical assets. QinetiQ US is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and is part of QinetiQ Group PLC (QQ: LSE), one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies.

Offices: 1800 Tysons Blvd, McLean, Virginia 22102, US · 10440 Furnace Rd, Suite 204, Lorton, Virginia 22079, US · 130 Constitution Blvd, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038, US · 4638 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, US · 2100 Reston Pkwy, Reston, Virginia 20191, US

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About QinetiQ US

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Mission-led innovation in Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Mission Operations, ISR, Cyber and Information Advantage.

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1956
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
28,659

For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets. Our mission-led approach to innovation ensures we get the best capabilities rapidly into the hands of our customers. Our capabilities include Mission Operations, ISR, Cyber, Information Advantage and Robotics & Autonomous Systems. Together, these play a growing role supporting missions by protecting the lives of our war fighters and protecting complex systems and critical assets. QinetiQ US is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and is part of QinetiQ Group PLC (QQ: LSE), one of the world’s leading defense and security technology companies.

Offices: 1800 Tysons Blvd, McLean, Virginia 22102, US · 10440 Furnace Rd, Suite 204, Lorton, Virginia 22079, US · 130 Constitution Blvd, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038, US · 4638 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, US · 2100 Reston Pkwy, Reston, Virginia 20191, US

Unmanned SystemsMilitary SurvivabilityMaritime CapabilitiesUtility MonitoringSmart Grid TechnologyMilitary ArmorAircraft ArmorSoldier ProtectionGunshot DetectionRPG Protection
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