Operations Planner, Craftsman (Missile Warning)

Support high-level missile warning operations as an Operations Planner – Missile Warning (MW) at Buckley AFB, CO. This position provides subject matter expertise in missile warning and tracking missions, collaborating with USSF exercise planners and Delta 4 stakeholders to design and execute mission-critical exercises. Your work will directly impact operational readiness and mission effectiveness in realistic, contested environments.

Pay: $148,000 - $163,000

Essential Duties

Space Operations Planning & Coordination

• Serve as the primary interface between the USSF Exercise Team and Delta 4, ensuring seamless integration of MW training requirements.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to design and develop MW scenarios, including timing, effects, and player actions for USSF-led exercises.
• Identify gaps in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools to enhance the realism of training environments.

Exercise Execution & Support

• Assist with the planning, execution, and evaluation of USSF service-level exercises, Flashpoint events, and mission-focused operations.
• Participate in exercise planning conferences, coordination meetings, and training events.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to determine manning and resource needs for successful execution.

Lessons Learned & Reporting

• Analyze and capture observations and lessons learned throughout the exercise lifecycle.
• Support hot wash debriefs and contribute to after-action reports (AARs) to refine future exercises.
• Prepare comprehensive event-related documentation, including trip reports, lessons learned, and meeting minutes, in accordance with contractual timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10-15 years of operational space experience, specifically working with Missile Warning (MW) and Tracking missions (5-7 years of Missile Warning/Overhead Persistent Infrared)
• Familiarity: Understanding of Delta 4 missions, capabilities, limitations, and associated tasking and reporting procedures.
• Travel: Must be able to travel regularly between Buckley SFB, CO, and Schriever SFB, CO, for planning and exercise execution (travel approximately every 4-6 weeks).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience designing, planning, and executing USSF space capabilities in Service, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), or Combatant Command (CCMD) exercises.
• Familiarity with Standardized Space Trainer (SST) for Missile Warning (MW) mission planning.
• Experience using System Toolkit (STK) or similar orbital analysis software for mission planning and analysis.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field OR additional years of experience may substitute for degree requirement.

Required Clearance

• Top Secret/SCI with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility.

Travel

• Moderate travel required, approximately every 4-6 weeks between Buckley SFB, CO, and Schriever SFB, CO for planning and exercise events (1-2 days for planning, 3-4 weeks for exercise execution).

Why Join USfalcon?

• Make an Impact: Play a key role in supporting critical space operations and exercises that ensure mission success.
• Mission-Focused Culture: Be part of a team dedicated to strengthening USSF capabilities and operational readiness.
• Career Growth & Development: Benefit from opportunities to expand your skillset and advance in a rewarding career in space operations and defense.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with industry-leading experts in a collaborative, high-impact environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Application Call to Action
Ready to contribute your expertise to mission-critical exercises and operations? Apply now to join USfalcon and help shape the future of space operations!

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, USfalcon considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities as well as a candidate’s work experience, knowledge, skills, education, and training.

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

About US: USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you.  We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history.

Salary : $148,000 - $163,000