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DarkStar Intelligence · 1 month ago

Senior Operations Planner

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Senior Operations Planner who will provide subject matter expertise and operational support to HQ SpOC/S35D. The role involves capability integration, system fielding, readiness tracking, and planning processes across program lifecycles, while engaging with stakeholders to coordinate requirements and operational concepts.

Business Information SystemsConsultingGovernmentTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive staff support including task response, document review and development, training plan validation, and SAP policy integration

Serve as Deputy Task Lead (TL) and assume TL's responsibilities as needed; support operational transition, sustainment, and disposition of advanced concepts including demos, prototypes, and Rapid Reaction Capabilities; develop Operating/Transition Acceptance criteria and assist with follow-on acquisition and sustainment planning; provide technical recommendations and support for STO planning, DOTMLPF development, and rapid capability fielding; participate in CFP-FP, ICT, OPTs, and operational acceptance panels

Coordinate leadership preparation for joint, service-level, and Congressional engagements related to advanced concepts and space control missions

Monitor unit readiness status and ensure compliance with DRRS requirements; update taskers and Mission Directives

Review and support development of System Training Plans (STPs) and training documentation for SEW systems; ensure compliance with HQ SpOC guidance

Provide SME support for space EW weapon systems across operations, training, deployment, logistics, readiness, and basing activities in expanding AORs; support contingency planning and coordination of taskers

Develop and recommend SEW system and force structure requirements, coordinate POM inputs and spend plans, and engage with U.S. and international stakeholders through regular high-level interactions; support frequent domestic and international travel

Qualification

Operations planning experienceLeadership in military operationsPMP certificationSAP eligibilityJoint professional military education

Required

Active TS/SCI security clearance; SAP eligibility

Minimum 15 years of experience in operations planning within military, space, or IC environments, including at least 5 years in a leadership role supporting large, joint, or interagency operations