Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge technologies and capabilities to meet those needs.

SPA has an immediate need for a Headquarters Space Operations (Hq SpOC) Command Orbital Warfare Mission Area Team (OW MAT) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with thorough knowledge of counterspace operations. Subject Matter Expert should have core understanding of Orbital Warfare, processes, and implementation across multiple mission space domains.

The successful candidate will:

Provide Orbital Warfare SME support, to include understanding counterspace.
• Propose, develop, and layout an operations framework for the OW MAT, specifically in the counterspace.
• Work with other organizations such as Joint Staff, USSPACECOM, USSF, SAF, SpOC, Field Commands, Units, Programs Offices and other US agencies and mission partners to assist in Space Force priorities and direction.
• Directly support OW MAT Weapon System Lead.
• Participate in interface requirements to ensure program integration for counterspace.
• Support Deputy Commanding General Operations' Operations Integration and Mission Delivery to deliver fully burden space warfighter capabilities to Combatant Commands.
• Support the development and review to include but not be limited to Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Operations Security, System Acceptance Plans, Concepts of Operations, Joint Urgent Operational Need, Urgent Operational Need, and various Hq SpOC or Higher Headquarters' taskers.
• Support Hq SpOC Functional Area Manager for managing OW MAT units.
• Lead or support OW MAT Integrated Capabilities Team meetings.
• Support OW MAT in the development of Hq SpOC briefings, working papers, meeting minutes, documents, and studies.
• Attend meetings and briefings on behalf of OW MAT and Weapon System Lead.

Required Qualifications:

• Current SSBI and possess (or be immediately eligible for) a Top-Secret SCI clearance (SAP/SAR eligible day 1) and be willing to take CI poly
• Working knowledge of USSF, Hq SpOC, OW MAT, and associated Field Commands, Space Force Units, USSPACECOM, USSPACECOM/JTF-SD, USSPACECOM/CFSCC missions, responsibilities, analyses approach and processes
• Subject Matter Expertise with DoD Space programs, systems, and missions, in particular counterspace experience
• 10+ years space operations experience in MAJCOM/Field Command headquarters
• Experience working in SAP/SAR area, including preparing and reviewing documents across all security levels (Unclassified through SAP/SAR)
• Subject Matter Expertise with orbital mechanics
• Familiarity with DOTMLPF
• Initiative-taker requiring limited direction and supervision with superior communication skills (written and oral) to include working with senior leaders
• Ability to travel (less than 20%)

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of the Hq SpOC Mission Area Teams and Field Commands
• Familiarity with Adaptive Acquisition Framework
• Familiarity with SDA, EW, C2, cyberspace and Program Objective Memorandum
• Familiarity with Air Force, Space Force, and Joint Doctrine
• Familiarity of OSD-P Space Policy
• Demonstrated strong technical leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills
• Master's degree or higher

At SPA/PRKK, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Colorado Transparency Pay Range: $105k - 115k