Combined Space Operations SME

The Opportunity

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don't. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We're looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

Role Overview

As a Space Readiness and Exercise Planner, you will bring your operational, testing, and planning background directly to the mission. You will play a pivotal role in designing and executing military exercises that guarantee force readiness and effectiveness. By leveraging your mastery of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and five-paragraph standard orders, you will architect comprehensive exercise directives from scratch. Furthermore, you will serve as a vital command link, synthesizing subordinate readiness data from the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) to provide the commander with the decisive insights needed to evaluate force capabilities. In this role, your expertise will directly shape command readiness and drive the success of critical military missions. You'll guide the work we do for U.S. Space Forces and the solutions we deliver for military Space missions.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute military exercises to guarantee force readiness and effectiveness
• Architect comprehensive exercise directives from scratch using Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and five-paragraph standard orders
• Synthesize subordinate readiness data from the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) to provide the commander with decisive insights for evaluating force capabilities
• Solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for the primary space warfighting component command

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with operational and technical military planning, development, coordination, and execution of Joint, Coalition, and Service participation in Combatant Command operations, exercises, demonstrations, experiments, or real-world operations
• Experience supporting the planning and execution of Tier Exercises in accordance with Joint Publication 5-0 and the Joint Planning Process
• Experience in exercise design, coordination, and execution, including events at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels, and military staff operations, including Joint and Service processes
• Experience conducting training assessments and measuring proficiency
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to measure training outcomes against overall Command readiness and contribute substantive content to the development of Command Readiness Reports
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading and facilitating military exercises at various levels
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools used in military planning and analysis
• Experience controlling the DRRS for a JFCC level or higher
• Experience in space operations
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in military planning and exercise design
• Knowledge of U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command operations
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate exercise directives and initiate directives effectively
• Military Planning or Operations Certifications

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values