Description

This 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.

Tasks

Exercise Design and Development

Design, 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 documentation
Develop performance measurement tools including scenario-based assessments, grading rubrics, and standards checklists tied to course learning objectives
Integrate current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and lessons learned from operational space units to ensure exercise fidelity and relevance
Design exercises compatible with virtual, constructive, and live training environments as applicable
Troubleshoot real-time exercise issues and adapt scenario injects as needed to achieve training objectives

Administration and Coordination

Incorporate 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.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Space Operations as military member or civilian
Deep understanding of space domain operations, including satellite communications, space surveillance, and space-based sensors
Knowledge of Space Doctrine Publication (SDP) 5-0 and Joint Planning Process (JPP) integration for space missions
Ability to integrate space capabilities into the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and Exercise Life Cycle
Demonstrated experience with simulation control injects and TTPs to replicate realistic space environments
Knowledge of exercise design and control methodologies including MSEL development, White Cell operations, and after-action review processes
Knowledge of data analysis and requirements development for space-based training scenarios
Demonstrated ability to conduct problem-solving and adaptability to dynamic space operational environments
Knowledge of Incident response planning for space domain contingencies
Ability 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 Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to design space operations in games focused contested environments
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to design accurate, but playable, games focused on space systems
Operational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forces

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree in STEM, Space, Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Global Security, or National Security Studies

Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required

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