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FAQ I Understand Loading Please Wait Future Operations Planners SME Job Tracking ID :

85342-370346

Job Location :

Lompoc, CA Job Level :

Any Level of Education :

Any Job Type :

Full-Time/Regular Date Updated :

09/23/2026

Years of Experience :

Any Starting Date :

10/05/2026 Invite a friend Back to job search Job Description Job description: Support the S35 Future Operations Division with planning and operational support.

PRIMARY DUTY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate with S5 Campaign Plans to transition at least 4 Joint Space Operations Plans (JSOPs) per year and similar campaign planning to the contingency operations planning cycle in response to adversary-based planning on a 60-days-to-2-year planning cycle and during minimum quarterly exercise events. Support joint planning in accordance with (IAW) Joint Publication 5-0 and support Joint Operations IAW Joint Publication 3-0 series. Integrate and synchronize new and delegated plans, strategic concepts, designs, and methodologies, with the USSPACECOM, other CCMD planning staffs at the operational level, and other entities, as required. Analyze campaign and contingency plans and continuity of operations (COOP) planning documents, describing the impacts to the warfighter and providing recommendations regarding the impact to the operational echelon. Write and staff orders, plans, and instructions in support of operations and exercises. Schedule, secure and set up meeting location and/or communications, invite participants, and participate in meetings in order to provide expertise and inform the commander and staff's decision-making process. Support the planning and execution of 1x Tier 1 CCMD Exercise and 2x Tier 2 Exercises; provide integration/synchronization support for up to 7x Other CCMD Tier 2 Exercises. Planning is in accordance with Joint Publication 5-0 and the Joint Planning Process. Exercise execution may require travel and extended workdays up to 12-hour shifts and weekends for a duration of 5-14 consecutive days. Attend CCMD-provided training and utilize command-directed tools for the execution of task management. Contractors will receive on-the-job training of the tools if not having knowledge of CCMD-specific planning tools in use (GAP CIE, Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE), and Task Management Tool (TMT)) Participate in operational planning teams (OPTs) charged with translating guidance into plans and orders to achieve desired objectives and/or attain a prescribed end state. Produce documents including but not limited to, orders, plans, instructions, presentations, papers, and reports for government review and approval. Analyze CCMD Plans and S5 support plans to ensure the warfighter is well prepared for future operations against existing and emerging threats (analyze approximately 1-3 documents per month). Conduct risk/trade-off analysis that will provide an assessment of strategic, operational, and tactical planning options across a diverse and sometimes competing stakeholder community. Experience and Skills

DESIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

RELEVANT

EXPERIENCE

Deep experience in initiating and/or developing Government specified content for

USSPACECOM J35.

Experience in providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations for mission and program challenges. Has the specific skills, knowledge, and comprehension to perform all task functions quickly and accurately without supervision or assistance.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Bachelor's Degree or higher is preferred

Travel:

Yes-25%

Security Clearance:

U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI, Eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) In compliance with California's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary for this position is $165,000 - $175,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location and often contractual requirements. Sigmatech is an EEO employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.