USSPACECOM Security Cooperation and Women, Peace, and Security Planner

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Job Title

USSPACECOM Security Cooperation and Women, Peace, and Security Planner

Location

Colorado - Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO 80919 US (Primary)

Job Description

 

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Cooperation Planner will provide planning support for WPS initiatives, security cooperation plans, programs, and engagements. This position requires a diverse skill set and demonstrated experience, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) on: UNSCR 1325, U.S. Public Law 115-68, and Department of Defense directives.

The individual will facilitate WPS planning on behalf of United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) and integrate WPS considerations into various security cooperation initiatives.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with WPS program management.
• Provide WPS perspectives in support of CCMD strategic plans, operations, and activities.
• Develop WPS-related products for international engagements.
• Brief USSPACECOM WPS considerations and initiatives at international engagements.
• Support, inform, and provide SME advice to the HQ staff.
• Maintain collaborative contact with the Joint Staff WPS Lead.
• Maintain a network of trained WPS Focal Points within USSPACECOM HQ and its components.
• Lead or support WPS working group meetings.
• Develop WPS training modules and programs as required.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices, and prepare executive-level reports for the Joint Staff, OSD, and the White House.
• Support security cooperation planning efforts, programs, and engagements.

 

Job Requirements

• Active TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of military experience (active duty or government civilian), including 6 years in HQ staff roles (division, CCMD, or Joint Staff), security cooperation, and/or WPS experience. (Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• Strong ability to analyze data, extract useful information, and present it in an operationally relevant manner for decision-making.
• Ability to research and assess human dynamics, integrate human operational environment (OE) considerations into plans, operations, and international engagements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in providing briefings, presentations, and reports to senior-level military personnel.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working on classified networks.
• Ability to travel (approx. 30 days per year) for planning and international engagements.
• Experience in conducting studies and assessments related to space and national security.
• The ideal candidate should have experience in:
  • Joint planning, operations, and exercises
  • Security cooperation and international engagements
  • WPS program planning and execution
  • Collaboration with non-military government representatives
  • Supporting senior-level military personnel
  • Integrating WPS into military relationship development

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• International relations experience.
• Expertise in integrating WPS perspectives into complex military plans and operations.
• Self-awareness, integrity, attention to detail, and a humble approach to advising and mentoring.
• Initiative, high personal performance standards, and strong teamwork skills.

 

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer site

Travel: yes

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only.  Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certification.

 

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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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.

­All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

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