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The Aerospace Corporation · 21 hours ago

Operational Battle Management Command and Control (C2) Planner

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $176K/yr

8+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The Operational Battle Management Command and Control (C2) Planner will provide operationally focused space solutions for warfighter and end users, advising on C2 planning and course of action development while integrating capabilities across the space enterprise.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing C2 planning and course of action (COA) development expertise in accordance with current Joint Warfighting Concept, Adaptive Planning, and Joint Targeting processes

Advising customers on operationally focused technical and analytical approaches, systems engineering, and development of systems and capabilities

Reviewing requirements, models, and algorithms to develop integration architectures and recommend technical and operational needs for Ops Centers’ processes

Designing and advocating for optimized C2 constructs and data processes for US Space Command and US Space Force capabilities

Supporting rapid prototyping strategies aligned to the CSO priorities by providing technical, operational, and risk assessments

Working across space mission and program boundaries to identify common program challenges and risks, provide enterprise recommendations, and lead issues to closure

Serving as a C2 and/or space operations subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary teams

Serving as a key technical contributor on space prototype/system readiness review teams and provide impartial technical assessments to decision authorities

Solving the customers’ hardest problems in the development, fielding, planning, integration, and operational employment of new space capabilities

Working closely and effectively with internal and external partners in integrated product teams that include government, industry, FFRDC members, and collaboration across Aerospace

Communicating effectively with customers and management through timely reporting of technical issues, analysis reports, and recommendations

Qualification

C2 planningOperational planningBMC2 systemsSpace operationsTechnical assessmentsJoint Planning experienceDigital engineeringAgile approachesCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or related experience applicable to the position

8 or more years of increasing responsibility and related career experience to include background as a space operator and/or planner

Experience in space-relevant command and control, operational planning, or battle management

Experience with operating or developing BMC2 systems

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience working with government customers like US Space Command, US Space Force, and/or the NRO

Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. if required

Active Top Secret security clearance; eligible for SCI and SAP/SAR

12 or more years of experience of relevant career experience

Demonstrated blend of operational, technical, and leadership experience

Preferred

Advanced degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or related experience applicable to the position

Weapons School graduate

Joint Planning experience with a Combatant Command J3/5 or Joint Staff J3/5

Experience in an additional domain besides space (e.g., ground, maritime, air)

Experience with different space operations mission areas/functions such as electronic warfare (EW); orbital warfare (OW); space domain awareness (SDA); intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); command and control (C2); satellite communications (SATCOM) or space data transport; position, navigation, and timing (PNT); and, missile warning missile tracking (MW/MT)

Experience with digital engineering and/or agile approaches to analysis and development activities

Experience with Ops Research Systems Analysis (ORSA)

Experience in operational and tactical level processes

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and/or SAP/SAR access

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect