Lead Systems Engineering (STO Planner) (24465)
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Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer STO Planner (Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Required)
Job Code: 24465
Job Location: Chantilly VA (100% Onsite)
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is currently seeking a Lead Systems Engineer STO Planner to support a high-visibility mission-critical national security program.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a high-performing team of government and contractor professionals to monitor analyze coordinate and execute operations activities across a range of space assets in direct support of the Space Warfighting mission. This role is pivotal in ensuring synchronization across multiple government agencies and mission partners to safeguard operational success and national security interests.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in space operations including the development and execution of Courses of Action (COAs) and Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). The position requires the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and taskings. Success in this role also demands a strong record of collaboration the ability to foster positive team dynamics and a commitment to strengthening stakeholder relationships in support of integrated mission objectives.
Essential Functions:
Prepare plan and integrate Special Technical Operations (STO) activities into customer plans exercises training and operations by leveraging the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) framework to ensure a structured and comprehensive approach.
Conduct detailed analyses to understand operational requirements and mission objectives using JELC phases design planning execution and evaluation.
Design detailed operational plans that incorporate realistic scenarios and injects to address mission-critical challenges collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical and operational soundness.
Provide STO subject matter expertise to external organizations by serving as a key advisor and facilitator in planning coordination and deconfliction efforts.
Collaborate with external stakeholders including military units interagency partners and allied forces to address mission requirements and identify potential conflicts or overlapping priorities.
Develop and deliver detailed briefings operational assessments and technical guidance to ensure all parties have a clear understanding of STO objectives capabilities and limitations.
Act as a liaison to bridge communication gaps and foster collaboration between diverse entities ensuring interoperability and cohesion in joint operations.
Assist in translating mission requirements into actionable TTPs that detail specific methods processes and best practices for operational execution.
Support the development deployment and execution of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) by contributing technical expertise operational insights and coordination skills.
Experience with DoD organizations and hierarchy.
Be responsible for conducting and adhering to security read-ins and protocols within a Special Access Program (SAP) organization.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in classified operations centers supporting 24/7 mission requirements when needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance required.
Must have experience with Joint Operations and Joint Planning.
4 years experience in General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) G/J/N/5 (Plans Directorate).
Preferred Additional Skills:
Ability to analyze higher-level guidance and translate it into exercise-specific objectives. Skilled in collaborating with multiple stakeholders including joint forces allied nations and interagency partners to align objectives and ensure interoperability.
Proven expertise in developing detailed timelines schedules and resource requirements to support effective exercise planning and execution.
Knowledge of satellite orbits trajectory analysis maneuver and station-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of payload systems such as imaging sensors communication transponders and scientific instruments.
Strong communication skills to liaise with senior leaders operational planners and support teams.
Effective organization level communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with geographically separated teams.
Graduate from Joint Professional Military Education program.
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