Space Operations Exercise Planner

Space Operations Exercise PlannerThis position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available.The Space Operations Exercise Planner serves as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary architect for all live, virtual and constructive exercise events, practical scenarios, and performance-based assessments. This position is responsible for the full life-cycle of exercise design—from concept development and scenario scripting through execution, assessment, and after-action review. The designer works in close coordination with curriculum developers, instructors, and operational units to ensure exercises are current, operationally relevant, and aligned with Space Force training standards.TasksExercise Design and DevelopmentDesign, develop, and revise space operations capstone level exercises in support of 9 mission areas: Orbital Warfare, Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), Missile Warning/Missile Defense, C2-CSpOC, C2-NSDC, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)Create operationally realistic scenario injects, Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs), and exercise control documentationDevelop performance measurement tools including scenario-based assessments, grading rubrics, and standards checklists tied to course learning objectivesIntegrate current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and lessons learned from operational space units to ensure exercise fidelity and relevanceDesign exercises compatible with virtual, constructive, and live training environments as applicableTroubleshoot real-time exercise issues and adapt scenario injects as needed to achieve training objectivesAdministration and CoordinationIncorporate lessons learned from operational space units, exercise programs and allied/partner training events.Maintain all exercise documentation in the curriculum management system in accordance with training standards.Required QualificationsMinimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Space Operations as military member or civilianDeep understanding of space domain operations, including satellite communications, space surveillance, and space-based sensorsKnowledge of Space Doctrine Publication (SDP) 5-0 and Joint Planning Process (JPP) integration for space missionsAbility to integrate space capabilities into the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and Exercise Life CycleDemonstrated experience with simulation control injects and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to replicate realistic space environmentsKnowledge of exercise design and control methodologies including MSEL development, White Cell operations, and after-action review processesKnowledge of data analysis and requirements development for space-based training scenariosDemonstrated ability to conduct problem-solving and adaptability to dynamic space operational environmentsKnowledge of Incident response planning for space domain contingenciesAbility to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards.Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.Desired QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Ability to design space operations in games focused contested environmentsKnowledge, Skills, and Ability to design accurate, but playable, games focused on space systemsOperational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forcesEducation RequirementsBachelors degree in STEM, Space, Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Global Security, or National Security StudiesClearance Level: TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required