Commercial Space Capabilities Plans Integrator

Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity to support the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission by providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Commercial Integration Office (CIO) United States Space Forces Space - Combined Joint Force Space Component (S4S-CJFSC) as a Commercial Space Capabilities Plans Integrator on the Sensor Systems Support (S3) contract supporting the United States Space Force and Space Domain Awareness stakeholder community. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the success of the CIOs mission by ensuring a productive and positive atmosphere for commercial space partners who incorporate their capabilities and architecture into established programs plans exercises intelligence functions and training in support of multiple Combatant Command missions.

SDA is foundational to Protecting and Defending US Space Systems that provide space-based Intelligence Early Warning Communications and Global Positioning services that sustain our way of life support our national economy and act as force multipliers in times of conflict.

The CIO is responsible for operational and technology exchange between Space Operators and commercial satellite owner/operators supporting real-time and near real-time information flow during routine operations and enables rapid informed response to critical unplanned space events or other activity in and through space to improve SDA.

As a Commercial Space Capabilities Plans Integrator your role is pivotal in providing the Commercial Integration Cell with research and subject matter expertise required to integrate commercial capabilities and technology into operational and tactical plans and create or support accompanying training wargaming and exercise events. You will be responsible for assessing current integration activities with regard for ensuring operational efficacy of existing plans and making recommendations for commercial integration opportunities. Odyssey is looking for high-performing passionate people ready to make a difference by joining our existing team of dedicated professionals in the SDA workforce!

Work is performed at the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) Vandenberg SFB (Santa Barbara County) area with an opportunity for occasional telework at the discretion of the Government.

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government. As a Commercial Space Capabilities Plans Integrator you will be communicating across functional boundaries to ensure commercial space partners capabilities and architecture are integrated as required to support planning for multiple Combatant Command missions. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the success of commercial programs by ensuring overall readiness fostering continuous improvement and aligning planning efforts with operational objectives. If you are passionate about solving complex issues possess strong communication skills and thrive in dynamic environments we encourage you to apply for this position. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Produce and build processes methodology and training for integrating commercial capabilities that merge requirements and strategic planning
• Integrate research analysis and modeling and simulation into operational and tactical planning documentation
• Ensure compliance with all military laws regulations and ethical standards in the planning and execution of commercial operations
• Advise on technological requirements tactics development and capability integration best practices. Includes advice on commercial onboarding and requirements development to ensure existing plans are sustainable
• Connect commercial space organizations with HHQ Department of War and Intelligence Community contacts to develop robust collaboration integration knowledge sharing and multi-faceted partnerships
• Manage discussions for external and internal working groups on topics pertaining to planning and long-range strategy
• Identify analyze and evaluate complex systems policies processes and technology related to threats and vulnerabilities as part of a joint mission
• Analyze intelligence assess operational risks and coordinate resources to optimize mission effectiveness
• Assess threat environments and resource availability to devise effective tactical approaches. Ensure plans are executable and aligned with overall military strategy
• Support operational activities as required ensuring seamless integration between programming and operational functions within the CIO portfolio.
• Lead single-scope projects in support of overarching commercial integration. Prepare and present reports documents and briefings as required/directed
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government direction
• Other duties as requested by the Government and within the constraints of the S3 contract

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance agreeable to polygraph

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience 4 of which have been in a similar role supporting Department of War or Intelligence organizations

Other:

• Leadership experience in military planning and organizing necessary policies directives programs and strategy
• Proficiency in creating communication materials using Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides) and adaptability to other emerging tool suites
• Expert in Organizing leading and assessing cross-organizational working groups to collaborate on commercial integration with multi-functional teams in support of broad military operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex concepts effectively and facilitate cross organizational working groups
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing complex communication challenges and establishing repeatable processes
• Self-motivated individual with a collaborative mindset capable of working effectively within a team environment
• Advanced knowledge of military operations military planning and systems integration environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance current polygraph

Education: Bachelors Degree; Military PME in related field

Experience: 10 years of relevant experience 5 of which are in a similar role supporting Department of War or Intelligence organizations Risk Mitigation or Strategic Planning for space operations

• Experience and/or certification in developing military plans particularly the ability to analyze complex scenarios and develop short and long-term operational plans aligned with military objectives
• Experience in USAF/USSF space operations directly supporting: Multi-domain operations (MDO) C2 EMSO SDA PNT or SATCOM
• Proficiency with planning and decision-support tools including simulation models and geographic information systems

Additional Information:

Location: Work is performed at Vandenberg SFB CA

Travel: Up to 15% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction

On Site: Within USSPACECOM facility Lompoc CA with an opportunity for occasional telework at the discretion of the Government.

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Odyssey is a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance Tricare supplement short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts health savings accounts employee assistance program learning and development benefit paid time off and holidays.

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