Exercise specialist

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Joint Exercise and Wargame Specialist position.

Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space!

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Position : JOINT EXERCISE AND WARGAME SPECIALIST, 0301, NH-03

Location : USSPACECOM / J7, Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense : Applications from interested candidates are due by COB 21 November 2024

PCS Entitlements : May be offered

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Yes

Telework : Situational

Description of Position : Serves as a Joint Wargame Planner, space subject matter expert, and / or workgroup lead for the USSPACECOM Joint Wargames Branch in the Joint Warfighting Development Division.

Position Duties / Responsibilities :

• Plans and executes events in support of USSPACECOM joint wargames following policies, procedures, instructions, and guidelines to meet mission objectives and learning outcomes.
• Advocates for and develops space vignettes and injects focusing on the space domain, space architecture and other space programs.

The work shapes and inform policies, doctrine, strategies, at all levels of government, with a specific emphasis on the applying and integrating threat-based space domain principles, policies, and operations.

• Employs the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) to manage concept, development, planning, and execution of annual complex National-level wargames involving multiple CCMDs, Departments and agencies.
• Incumbent can serve as lead planner for USSPACECOM’s role in SHRIEVER Space Force Base WARGAME, NIMBLE TITAN, APOLLO VISTA, APOLLO PHOENIX, Globally Integrated Wargame, and other Combatant Command wargames.

Key Skills & Abilities :

• Extensive knowledge of Space integration into multi-domain operations and the joint wargame environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the functions, goals, objectives, and work processes pertinent to conducting Combatant Command wargames and applying training system concepts to meet training objectives and reporting responsibilities.
• Knowledge of joint and USSPACECOM exercise, wargame and training principles and concepts, directives, practices, analytical methods and techniques, and skilled to resolve internal problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.
• Skilled in complex project management and the application of critical thinking skills necessary to address competing organizational requirements and parallel planning efforts.
• Skilled in identifying and evaluating complex issues and then gathering and analyzing data to develop process alternatives and / or formulate appropriate recommendations or solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to skillfully negotiate complex issues at the highest levels of DoD, and maintain productive working relationships with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and inter-agency subject matter experts to represent and serve as spokesperson for USSPACECOM with senior level officials, General Officer / Flag Officers, Senior Executives, and contract personnel.

Qualification Requirements :

• Experience at the next lower broadband / grade level (or equivalent) in performing Joint Force Development with concentration in exercises and wargames.
• Certifications (none)

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance
• Position requires drug testing
• Travel away from the regular duty location may be required.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and / or holidays.

The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to it's employees. Below is a brief overview :

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Long Term Care Insurance (large variety of plan options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation - New employees start out with 4 hours of annual leave per pay period (13 days / year); after 3 years it is 6 hours per pay period (19.

• Sick Leave Accrual - In addition to annual leave, everyone accrues 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (13 days per year) for the entirety of their career.
• Federal Employee Retirement System
• Roth & Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - similar to private sector 401(k). The govt matches the first 3% of your contributions dollar for dollar and the following 2% are matched at $0.

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Last updated : 2024-11-18