Support highlevel space operations as an Operations Planner Craftsman (RF Spectrum Management) at Schriever Space Force Base. In this missioncritical role youll provide subject matter expertise in MILSATCOM payload and spectrum management to enable realistic integrated planning for U.S. Space Force exercises and warfighting readiness.
Salary Range: $145000 $159000
Essential Duties
Spectrum Management & Integration
- Serve as the subject matter expert on RF spectrum and MILSATCOM payload management for U.S. Space Force exercises.
- Integrate and synchronize MILSATCOM and Space Electronic Warfare (SEW) training objectives during exercise development.
- Coordinate spectrum management activities with relevant C2 elements payload units (e.g. 53 SOPS 10 SOPS) and SEW units (e.g. 4 EWS 16 EWS).
Exercise Design & Support
- Participate in planning conferences working groups and training events to shape the execution of 392 CTSsupported exercises.
- Represent key payload management organizations within the Exercise Control Group (ECG) and White Cell during events.
- Provide realistic exercise inputs to facilitate spectrum and MILSATCOM training objectives.
Analysis Reporting & Documentation
- Capture and report lessons learned throughout exercise planning and execution phases.
- Support hot washes debriefs and After Action Report (AAR) development.
- Prepare planning and event documents including meeting minutes trip reports and exercise products.
Tool Integration & Resource Planning
- Integrate existing and emerging spectrum management tools and modeling/simulation capabilities into exercises.
- Recommend and track personnel equipment and funding resources needed to support MILSATCOM payload training.
- Collaborate with training organizations to align academic instruction with exercise goals.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of space operations experience.
- Strong understanding of RF spectrum fundamentals and analysis tools.
- Experience supporting or managing MILSATCOM payload missions.
- Knowledge of MILSATCOM capabilities limitations C2 structures and enduser mission requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing or executing exercises involving spectrum management or RF interference.
- Familiarity with WSOC operations and handson MILSATCOM payload management.
- Previous support to combatant commands services or international partners in payload communications.
- SPACE FLAG participation or USAF Weapons School graduate status is a plus.
Education & Certification
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Required Clearance
- Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) must be active at the time of hire.
Travel
- Limited travel required (approximately 45 weeks per year).
Why Join USfalcon
- Make an Impact Play a vital role in preparing the U.S. Space Force for operational success in contested environments.
- MissionFocused Culture Contribute to national defense through meaningful work that advances U.S. space superiority.
- Career Growth & Development Engage in continuous learning and work alongside seasoned experts in space operations.
- Comprehensive Benefits Access premium medical dental and vision coverage 401(k) match paid time off and more.
Application Call to Action
Join a missiondriven team shaping the future of space operations. Apply today and help us enable success in tomorrows battlespace.