Operations Research Analyst, Craftsman (Lessons Learned Specialist)

Join USfalcon as an Operations Research Analyst, Craftsman and serve as the Lessons Learned Specialist for the 392 Combat Training Squadron (392 CTS) United States Space Force (USSF) Exercise Team at Schriever SFB, CO. This role directly impacts the USSF’s operational effectiveness by analyzing exercise results to identify opportunities for continuous process improvements, enhance training, and inform future operational strategies. Your work will be critical to shaping the future of USSF training and operations.

Pay: $140,000 -$152,000

Essential Duties

Exercise Lessons Learned & Process Improvement

• Develop and manage the 392 CTS USSF Exercise Lessons Learned (LL) and Continuous Process Improvement programs.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to leverage best practices for data collection, analysis, and improvement recommendations.
• Analyze exercise assessments, surveys, and data to generate actionable insights that inform USSF operations, training, and acquisition processes.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Implement data collection methods for exercises, including surveys and post-exercise assessments.
• Capture and analyze lessons learned during exercise design, planning, and execution to drive actionable improvements.
• Produce detailed reports summarizing lessons learned and suggest actionable changes to enhance exercise performance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend USSF and STARCOM meetings to provide insights on exercise outcomes and lessons learned.
• Participate in after-action debriefs and report development to ensure continuous improvement in training processes.
• Engage with various stakeholders at all levels to integrate lessons learned into future training and operational planning.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed reports, including trip reports, exercise planning documents, after-action reports, lessons learned, and meeting minutes, in accordance with contractual timelines.

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in space operations.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, with a focus on deriving actionable insights from large datasets.
• Hands-on experience with exercise planning and reporting tools, including Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), and Joint Master Scenario Events List (JMSEL).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in operations research, data analysis, or lessons learned programs.
• Previous experience with military training exercises or in a DoD-related lessons learned role.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement

Required Clearance

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

Travel

• Limited travel required: less than 4-5 weeks per year, primarily for exercise planning and after-action events.

Why Join USfalcon?

• Make an Impact – Directly influence USSF mission effectiveness through data-driven insights and continuous improvement.
• Mission-Focused Culture – Join a company dedicated to supporting critical national defense and space operations.
• Career Growth & Development – Take part in a dynamic environment that supports professional development and training.
• Collaborative Team – Work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to supporting USSF and national defense missions.

Application Call to Action

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join USfalcon and be a part of a mission-critical team supporting the future of USSF 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 : $140,000 - $152,000