Exercise Planner, Craftsman (Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations)

Support critical defense operations as an Exercise Planner (IJSTO/SAP) at Schriever Space Force Base. In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise in space and cyber capabilities, supporting USSF participation in high-priority joint and interagency exercises. Your contributions will directly impact the integration of these capabilities in multi-service training events, ensuring mission success through strategic planning and execution.

*Contingent Upon Award*

Pay: $148,000 - $163,000

Essential Duties

Exercise Planning & Execution

• Develop, plan, and execute USSF capabilities in CJCS, CCMD, USAF, and other service-level exercises in alignment with the USSF Service Exercise Plan (SEP).
• Set up and attend planning conferences, coordinating with stakeholders to develop exercise scenarios, events, and vignettes, and establish execution timelines and communication requirements.
• Integrate space and cyber activities into exercises, experiments, and demonstrations based on specific support requirements.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Participate in exercise execution as part of the Exercise Control Group (ECG), managing and controlling space events within the White Cell.
• Work with internal and external agencies (e.g., HQ USSF, CCMDs) to coordinate personnel, funding, and equipment support.
• Ensure proper manning for exercises, coordinating USSF TPFDD builds with host commands and applicable USSF offices.

Budget & Reporting Support

• Provide budget projections and guidance for exercise-related financial needs, working closely with finance representatives to ensure adequate funding for both USSF and non-USSF units.
• Develop and submit after-action reports, capturing lessons learned (LL) from exercises, and update the Joint Information Lessons Learned System (JILLS).
• Attend USSF Exercise Coordination Team (ECT) meetings and provide updates on exercise planning and participation.

Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare event-related documents, such as trip reports, exercise planning products, and after-action reports, within expected timelines.
• Complete other tasks as directed by contract leadership to ensure the success of the 392 CTS.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience planning, coordinating, or executing space capabilities in exercises.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet exercise requirements.
• Willingness to travel worldwide (45-90 days/year).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience planning and integrating special space programs in an Air Operations Center (AOC).
• Familiarity with exercise planning tools (e.g., JTIMS, JMSEL, JLLS, DCO, SGN, PDAS).
• Experience with United States Space Command (USSC) space systems in exercises.
• Knowledge of the IJSTO Review and Approval Process (RAP), Space Control Negation System (SCNS) Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and Orbital Warfare systems.
• Experience supporting CCMD, NATO, or other DoD exercise customers.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution OR additional years of experience my substitute for degree requirement.

Required Clearance

• Top Secret/SCI clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility

Travel

• Estimated travel: 45-90 days per year.

Why Join USfalcon?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to vital defense missions with cutting-edge space and cyber capabilities.
• Mission-Focused Culture: Be part of a team dedicated to supporting national security and defense initiatives.
• Career Growth & Development: Access opportunities for professional advancement and technical expertise within a leading defense contractor.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and supportive team atmosphere.

Application Call to Action

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join USfalcon and play an essential role in supporting national security through critical training exercises and operations.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, USfalcon considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities as well as a candidate's work experience, knowledge, skills, education, and training.

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

About US: USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you. We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history.