Program Mgr/Joint Training & Exercise Planner

About the Company

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in both the US and abroad. The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA, including enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group, part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations. This group supports military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD), and theater warfighters, with a portfolio including the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM), and US Space Force (USSF).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary government point of contact and provide overall leadership for contract execution, including staffing, scheduling, quality assurance, reporting, and customer coordination.
• Support HQ USSPACECOM Joint Space Operations Force Development Directorate to enhance command readiness and mission performance through joint exercises, wargames, training, and assessments.
• Lead and manage the contractor team to ensure optimal delivery of Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
• Develop and manage the Joint Exercise Life Cycle for HQ USSPACECOM Tier 1 and Tier 2 exercises, including planning, development, execution, and analysis of joint exercises.
• Plan, coordinate, prepare, and implement USSPACECOM Joint Exercises and support other Combatant Command exercises, including current and future Calendar/Fiscal Year (FY) planning and coordination activities.
• Perform intelligence planning and Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE) in support of campaign, deliberate, and crisis action planning.
• Support policy and procedure development for planning, coordinating, preparing, and implementing USSPACECOM Joint Exercises.
• Maintain an exercise Outlook calendar for USSPACECOM that incorporates all exercises being supported by USSPACECOM.
• Attend Command working group and informational meetings outside of the exercise environment as assigned by the Division Chief.
• Deliver action items and after-action reports.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and support for conferences such as the Concept Development Conference (CDC), Initial Planning Conference (IPC), Mid-Planning Conference (MPC), Final Planning Conference (FPC), and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) Synchronization Conference (SYNCH).
• Provide Integrated Mission Area Training (IMAT) development support to assess and validate Joint Operations Center (JOC), Global Operations Center (GOC), and other operations centers on critical, time-sensitive missions.
• Provide Joint Event Control Group (JECG) augmentation during training, exercises, wargames, TTXs, and real-world event preparation to assist with scenarios and products related to training.
• Support the government in the design, planning, rehearsal, and conduct of CJCS Staff Assessment Visit training events.
• Provide feedback for after-action reviews; recommend improvements for follow-on Space Integrated Training events; prepare and conduct hotwash briefings; and prepare and deliver after-action reports in standard command memo format.

Requirements

• Active DIA TS/SCI clearance; SAP Eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience; or master's degree and 7 years of experience.
• Expertise to support policy and procedure development for planning, coordinating, preparing, and implementing USSPACECOM Joint Exercises and support to other Combatant Command exercises.
• Possess the specific skills, knowledge, and comprehension to perform all task functions quickly and accurately without supervision or assistance.
• Ability to report to designated work location in Colorado Springs, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Prior military experience preferred.
• Experience with military operations, exercise planning, and policies.
• Experience in space operations and joint operations, and working with operational centers.

Pay

Colorado, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

SPA provides eligible employees with a robust total compensation package, including:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.