Serco · 1 month ago
Principal Military Trainer - Space Operations SME / Sr. Exercise Planner - Suffolk, VA
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $142K/yr
6+ years expSerco is seeking a Principal Military Trainer – Space Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Senior Operations Exercise Planner to join the Joint Staff J-7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training and Exercises in Suffolk, Virginia. In this high-impact role, you will be part of a team responsible for integrating Space Operations, Missile Defense, and Multi-Domain Operations into complex Joint training events and operational assessments, directly contributing to warfighter readiness and Joint Force integration.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the lead Space Operations advisor supporting Joint exercise planning, operational assessments, and capability development initiatives
Integrate space operations and space-enabled capabilities throughout all phases of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC)
Develop realistic space-related scenarios, operational injects, and training objectives for Joint and coalition exercises
Provide expertise on U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command missions, capabilities, operational concepts, and planning considerations
Incorporate space domain awareness, missile warning, satellite communications, positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), space control, and space support operations into training events
Analyze adversary space capabilities and threats to enhance operational realism and training effectiveness
Coordinate with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Space Force organizations, Service Components, and coalition partners to synchronize space-related activities
Participate in planning conferences, In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), operational working groups, and senior leader engagements
Support exercise execution as a Space Operations representative within Exercise Control (EXCON), operational cells, or functional planning teams
Develop operational assessments, lessons learned, and recommendations to improve Joint Force integration of space capabilities
Qualification
Required
An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access is required
A U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant military, government, or industry experience supporting space operations, or a Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
Experience supporting Joint, Combatant Command, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Space Force, Service Headquarters, or equivalent organizations
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command operations, missions, organizations, and capabilities
Strong understanding of Joint Planning Processes, Joint doctrine, Multi-Domain Operations, and the integration of space effects into military operations
Strong analytical, writing, briefing, and communication skills
Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia and travel up to 25%
Preferred
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II or Senior Service College graduate
Former U.S. Space Force Guardian, Air Force Space Operations Officer (13S), Space Electronic Warfare professional, Missile Warning specialist, or Space Operations planner
Experience supporting Combatant Command exercises, wargaming, experimentation, operational planning, or readiness assessments
Familiarity with Joint Training Tool (JTT), Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) development, and Joint exercise planning processes
Knowledge of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), space domain awareness, commercial space integration, and emerging space capabilities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Company
Serco
We bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to create innovative solutions that make positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the modern world.
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