Space Operations Specialist

Job Description

The Mission Systems Group (MSG) is currently providing cybersecurity, engineering, and support staff for the Defensive Cyber Operations for Space (DCO-S) program office.

A Space Operations Specialist with a proven track record in U.S. Space Force or military space operations is needed to support government clients on mission-critical programs in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role will contribute to national security and space domain initiatives by applying deep operational knowledge to planning, integration, and execution efforts across DoD and inter-agency space missions. Day-to-day responsibilities will be focused on supporting mission partners cybersecurity needs.

Duties will include:

• Provide operational insight and subject matter expertise to better apply cybersecurity solutions to mission partners

• Support government stakeholders in the development and deployment of cybersecurity solutions

• Evaluate space threat environments and contribute to resiliency strategies related to cybersecurity

• Support testing, training, and readiness exercises for space operations units focusing on cybersecurity

• Draft technical documentation and briefings for senior leadership and program sponsors

Qualifications Required (Skills)

• Bachelors degree or equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year of DoD operational Space Force support experience

• Former U.S. Space Force, Air Force Space Command, or equivalent military space operations experience

• Strong understanding of space mission systems, orbital mechanics, and C2 infrastructure

• Familiarity with classified operations and secure communications protocols

• Experience supporting government agencies or programs as a contractor

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior-level briefings

• CompTIA Security+ (current) or obtained within 180 days of employment

• An active TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE, for which you must be a U.S. Citizen. You will not be considered for this position if you do not meet this requirement

Qualifications Desired

• Exposure to joint/coalition operations, National Space Defense Center (NSDC), or Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC)

• Understanding of space policy, international space cooperation, and deterrence strategy

• Bachelors degree in a technical or defense-related field; Masters preferred