Sr. Space Operations Integrator (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Space Operations Integrator to support the U.S. Space Force's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. This role serves as a critical liaison between operational users, acquisition teams, and technical organizations, helping deliver next-generation warfighter capabilities to the Space Force.

About the role

Location: El Segundo, CA

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in space operations and can translate operational mission needs into technical and acquisition solutions that support enterprise space missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide space operations expertise supporting requirements development, CONOPS creation, systems design, testing, and integration activities.
• Assist program offices in translating operational mission requirements into technical capabilities and acquisition strategies.
• Support tactical and operational command and control analysis for space mission systems.
• Coordinate closely with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Systems Engineers, and external mission partners.
• Review technical, operational, and acquisition documentation to support informed program decisions.
• Represent the government in technical meetings, working groups, and integration forums.
• Support the transition of prototype capabilities into secure, enterprise-level operational applications.
• Assist with development and refinement of acquisition strategies for space systems and capabilities.
• Identify program execution challenges and provide recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Develop presentations, executive briefings, status updates, and strategic communication products for government stakeholders.
• Support integration efforts across multiple organizations to improve standardization and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 14+ years of experience supporting space systems, space operations, or related national security space programs.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with operational space missions and mission users.
• Strong understanding of space system development, integration, and deployment processes.
• Experience supporting government acquisition, systems engineering, or operational integration efforts.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Clearance

• Must possess an in-scope T5 background investigation adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in Continuous Vetting (if applicable).
• Must be willing to obtain SCI and/or SAP access.
• Must be willing to consent to a polygraph examination if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Control, or Combat Power missions.
• Experience working within U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, National Security Space, or related organizations.
• Experience transitioning prototype capabilities into operational fielded systems.
• Familiarity with acquisition planning, operational analysis, and enterprise space architectures.

Pay

Pay range: $200,000 - $240,000 (Based on years of relevant experience)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k.
• 20 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave.