Golden Dome of America (GDA) Planner (USSPACECOM)
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
Torch Technologies
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County headquartered in Huntsville AL. Our team provides superior research development and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nations top 100 defense companies the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: Lighting the Pathway of Freedom. And as a Certified Evergreen ESOP we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Torch Technologies is seeking an individual to provide Golden Dome of America (GDA) Planner duties to support USSPACECOMs role in the Golden Dome for America missile defense system. The position integrates strategic planning operational analysis requirements development and interagency coordination to assess and mitigate nationallevel impacts resulting from loss or disruption of critical systems. The planner serves as a senior technical advisor across multiple mission areas within the command.
As a GDA Planner your duties will include the following but not limited to:
- Requirements Development Formulate articulate and refine MD/SDA/MW requirements supporting USSPACECOMs GDA responsibilities.
- Interagency Collaboration Coordinate with Joint Staff OSD Service components and System Program Offices to align operational and technical objectives.
- Strategic Planning & Integration Integrate MD/SDA/MW capabilities into long range strategic plans operational concepts and command guidance.
- Mission Area Expertise Maintain expert knowledge of missile defense space domain awareness missile warning sensors interceptors and C2 systems.
- System Oversight Provide oversight of MD/SDA/MW systems from sensors to correlation centers to forward users including C2 architectures.
- GO/FO-Level Support Respond to senior leader RFIs involving multi mission sensors anomalies and C2 issues.
- Operational Concepts & Tactics Recommend employment concepts tactics and capability integration strategies for MD/SDA/MW operations.
- Doctrine & Policy Analysis Review Presidential SecDef and CJCS guidance for incorporation into USSPACECOM strategic policy.
- C2 Structure Support Support development testing and implementation of C2 structures; interface with Joint Staff OSD and SPOs.
- Technical Advisory & Analysis Conduct technical assessments data analytics validation modeling & simulation and system effectiveness analysis.
- Network Architecture Analysis Evaluate MD/SDA/MW network architectures and recommend improvements.
- Technology Roadmap Development Support long range technology planning aligned with GDA mission needs.
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelors degree in a related field with 4 years working in the Missile Defense / Space Domain Awareness / Missile Warning mission area.
- Or 10 years working in the Missile Defense / Space Domain Awareness / Missile Warning mission area.
- Possess an ability to maintain a DOD TS/SCI clearance and higher.
- Knowledge of Multiple Missile Defense Weapon Systems (THAAD Aegis BMD Aegis Ashore GMD) and how they are integrated.
- Knowledge of ITW/AA systems processes conferencing and CJCSI requirements.
- Knowledge of a wide range of SDA capable systems; sensors correlation centers data lines forwards users capabilities functions and operational practices of specific systems
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; articulate complex issues; and maintain a good working relationship.
Preferred Requirements
- Possess previous MD/SDA/MW planning experience at operational/theater level (e.g. Combatant Command Joint/Combined Task Force Component)
- JPME II qualified
- Experience leading operational planning teams (OPTs)
Schedule:Fulltime on-site
Work Location: ColoradoSprings CO
Travel:10-20%
Relocation Assistance Available:No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No
Salary range:$115000 - $135000
The salary range information isgeneral guidelinesonly. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage ratesgeographic location business considerations scope and responsibilities of the position local or other applicable market conditions and internal equity. Other factors include the candidates qualifications such as relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education/training and certifications.
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Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
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About Company
Founded in October 2002, Torch Technologies, Inc. (Torch) is a 100% employee-owned business dedicated to quality technical services, competitive costs and ethical business practices. Torch is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with employee owners in various technical offices throughout ... View more